Como 1907 Thrash Pisa 5-0 in Touching Tribute to Michael Bambang Hartono

Como 1907 delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Pisa in their Serie A clash on Sunday, March 22, 2026, a performance imbued with emotional significance following the recent passing of club co-owner Michael Bambang Hartono.

Goals from Assane Diao (7′), Anastasios Douvikas (29′), Martin Baturina (48′), Nico Paz (75′), and Maximo Perrone (81′) secured a dominant win for Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The match was preceded by a minute of silence in Hartono’s memory, a gesture reflecting his profound impact on the club.

Hartono, an Indonesian tobacco billionaire, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. His passing has been met with widespread grief, particularly within the Como organization. The club, currently vying for a remarkable Champions League qualification under the guidance of manager Cesc Fabregas, acknowledged the loss with a statement expressing deep sadness and extending condolences to the Hartono family and the Djarum Group.

The Hartono family’s acquisition of Como in 2019 marked a turning point for the club, which at the time was competing in Italy’s fourth division. Their investment and vision propelled Como back to Serie A in 2024, ending a two-decade absence from the top flight. Now, the team sits in fourth place in the Serie A table, exceeding expectations and challenging established Italian footballing powers like Juventus and Roma.

The victory over Pisa not only provided three crucial points in the race for Champions League qualification – lifting Como to 57 points – but also served as a poignant tribute to Hartono’s legacy. Fabregas, speaking after the match, emphasized the importance of Hartono’s contribution to the club’s resurgence, calling him a “key figure” whose influence will be deeply missed.

The first half saw Como assert their dominance early on. Diao opened the scoring with a left-footed strike in the 7th minute, and Douvikas doubled the lead in the 29th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Diao. Despite a few opportunities, Pisa struggled to contain Como’s attacking prowess.

The second half continued in a similar vein. Baturina extended Como’s advantage just three minutes into the half, and further goals from Paz and Perrone sealed the comprehensive victory. While Pisa attempted to mount a response, their efforts were consistently thwarted by Como’s resolute defense.

Pisa, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the Serie A table with just 18 points from 30 matches, facing a difficult battle to avoid relegation. The contrast between the two teams’ fortunes underscored the transformative impact of the Hartono family’s ownership at Como.

As the season progresses, Como’s focus will remain on securing a Champions League berth, a goal that would represent a fitting tribute to Michael Bambang Hartono’s vision and commitment to the club. The team’s performance in the remaining matches will be closely watched, not only by Como supporters but by football fans across Italy and beyond.