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

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.

Patrick Cutrone, who hit the bar early in the game, got a second goal with 10 minutes remaining when he seized on a rebound in the box and slotted home.

It was Como’s first league win over Lecce since 1994 and lifts them into 15th place, two points and one spot above their opponent.

Bologna play Verona later on Monday.