Cesc Fabregas and Como picked up a crucial three points at home to Lecce in Serie A on Monday evening, as goals from Nico Paz and Patrick Cutrone helped the league newcomers lift themselves above

ROME — Nico Paz missed a first-half penalty but made amends in the second period with the goal that sent Como on its way to a 2-0 win over Lecce in Serie A on Monday.

Bottom of the table duel this Monday in Serie A. Promoted Como hosted Lecce for the 18th day. A meeting dominated by the Lombard club which was able to end the year in style. If Nico Paz missed a penalty in the first period (31st),

Nico Paz missed a first-half penalty but made amends in the second period with the goal that sent Como on its way to a 2-0 win over Lecce in Serie A on Monday. The 20-year-old Argentine international saw his weak spot kick saved by the legs of Wladimiro Falcone after half an hour but he was on target in the 50th minute when he side-footed home from just outside the box.

The official line-ups have been confirmed as Cesc Fabregas’s Como prepare to host Marco Giampaolo and Lecce in the first of Monday’s two Serie A fixtures.Fabrergas has made just two changes to