In a recent Coppa Italia match between Napoli and Como, a significant event unfolded that has implications for Como’s penalty kick hierarchy. The referee awarded a penalty to Como after a foul by Olviera on Smolcic.
Baturina’s Penalty Kick Changes Dynamics at San Paolo
Martin Baturina stepped up to take the penalty and successfully converted it, scoring past Milinkovic-Savic. This moment raises questions about the current designated penalty takers for Como.
Shifting Penalty Takership
During the match, notable players such as Da Cunha and Douvikas were on the field. Both players have previously taken penalties in the current season. Their presence hints at a potential shift in Como’s strategy for handling penalty kicks.
Prior to Baturina’s successful shot, Nico Paz had struggled with penalties. He has missed three attempts in Serie A, including one from the previous season and two against Atalanta and Lazio this season.
Key Statistics
- Match: Napoli vs. Como
- Event: Awarded penalty for Como
- Penalty Taker: Martin Baturina
- Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic
- Nico Paz’s Penalty Misses: 3 in Serie A
- Notable Players Present: Da Cunha, Douvikas
The successful penalty kick by Baturina serves as a pivotal moment for Como’s hierarchy in penalty taking. As the season progresses, we will keep an eye on how this affects their tactics moving forward.
