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Feyenoord edges Como 3-2 in Champions League encounter
Feyenoord secured their first UEFA Champions League victory of the season with a 3-2 win against Como at De Kuip. Assane Diao opened the scoring for the Italian side in the 18th minute, but Feyenoord responded quickly through Gjivai Zechiël to equalize.
In the second half, Anis Hadj Moussa put the hosts ahead in the 52nd minute. The lead was extended to 3-1 following an unfortunate own goal by Como goalkeeper Robert Sánchez in the 81st minute. Anastasios Douvikas scored a late goal for Como in stoppage time, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat.
The match was also marked by an injury to Como attacker Assane Diao, who was forced to leave the pitch in the 23rd minute with a suspected muscle injury shortly after scoring. Como manager Cesc Fàbregas praised the quality of Feyenoord despite the loss.
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Anis Hadj Moussa · Assane Diao · Cesc Fabregas · Como · Como 1907 · De Kuip · Feyenoord · Giovanni van Bronckhorst