Como beat Udinese, move clear of Italy relegation zone

Gabriel Strefezza scored a goal and an assist as Como powered to a 4-1 victory over Udinese that lifted Cesc Fabregas's side three points clear of the Serie A relegation zone.

Assane Diao scored for the second game in a row to put Como 1-0 ahead in the fifth minute on Monday (Tuesday AEDT).

Strefezza doubled the lead two minutes before halftime with a low shot after Udinese failed to clear a corner kick from the left.

Martin Payero pulled a goal back for Udinese early in the second half, and the visitors pushed forward after Edoardo Goldaniga was sent off for a second booking in the 57th minute.

However, Udinese's numerical advantage lasted only six minutes, with Oumar Solet also shown a red card for two fouls in quick succession.

An own goal by Jaka Bijol 12 minutes from time made it 3-1, before Nico Paz finished off a well-worked fourth for Como in the final minute.

The result was Como's biggest win since returning to Serie A this season and lifted them from 17th to 13th place.

The loss extended Udinese's winless league run to four matches, and they remain in 10th place.