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19.9.1948 vs Pescara
"Como equalised seven minutes later thanks to an amazing shot by Meroni who hit with a volley a ball saved by the goalkeeper Collesi and previously shot by Meroni himself at the end of a harmonious action of Como's entire forward line"
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26.9.1948 vs Taranto
"At the 8' minute, Maesani receives a perfect pass from Meroni, then runs and cuts inside"
"Como takes the lead for the first time at the 16' minute with Meroni. The action moved from Stua to Pozzoli to Meroni who made an amazing solo, tricking the full-back, forcing the goalkeeper to come off his goal, and scoring with an aimed shot to the right corner"
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10.10.1948 vs Parma
"Como second goal was scored at the 31' minute by Meroni with a remarkable header following a free kick taken by Stua"
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28.11.1948 vs Pisa
"The last goal was eventually scored by Meroni who was excellently provided by Maesani and hit the ball with a header"
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2.1.1949 vs Napoli
"Cappellini missed the ball in midfield: Meroni took possession of it and ran towards the goal. However, once he was alone in front of goalkeeper Chellini, the striker incredibly shot wide, missing the easiest of chances"
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6.1.1949 vs Reggiana
"The centre-forward litterally blasts away from Giaroli and Martinelli and provides Maesani with a ball that the winger touches that enough much to tap it in"
"There are more Como attacks [...] once again a great save from Martinelli on Meroni's header"
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16.1.1949 vs Spal
"Meroni had two chances on counterattacks but he missed a couple goals that seemed a done deal"
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6.2.1949 vs Lecce
"At the 6' minute, Meroni misses a goal following a good ball from Ponti. One minute later, Como's centre-forward got away, resisted a charge from Compani and Tussani, and scored the fourth goal with a Gabetto-like bicycle kick"
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20.2.1949 vs Empoli
"Meroni kept Empoli's goalkeeper busy with a long range shot, stopped with a jumping save close to the post"
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13.3.1949 vs Cremonese
"At the 90' minute, Maesani moves to the left and crosses for Lipizer; the latter's shot finds Meroni who scores the third goal with a header"
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17.4.1949 vs Verona
"The ball bounced back to Meroni who got away easily as the defender Meneghello tried in vain to tackle him: a good shot was fired but the post replaced the goalkeeper"
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15.5.1949 vs Vicenza
"The goal was a feat by Meroni who took advantage of defender Venturi's hesitation to get away decisively and go towards Della Fontana's goal. He made a quick sprint and fired a well aimed shot"
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19.6.1949 vs Reggiana
"At the 24', Meroni fires a powerful shot that hits the post with the goalkeeper beaten"
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23.2.1950 vs Fiorentina
"Fiorentina's centre-half failed a back-pass to his goalkeeper and Como's centre-forward stole him the ball. It was then the shocked goalkeeper Castagliola's job to save his goal in extremis but the talented Meroni anticipate him and scored with a measured shot"
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19.3.1950 vs Bologna
"The cunning winger Meroni [...] was quicker than Giovannini in taking possession of the ball, advanced towards the goal and scored with a powerful shot from almost close range"
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9.4.1950 vs Lucchese
"Meroni was overshadowed as he's probably not confident on his ability as right-winger"
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23.4.1950 vs Roma
"The action of the goal started at the 22' minute with an offensive run by Meroni. The defender Contin slipped and allowed the winger to get away. Meroni's cross was picked by Lipizer who was alone ten meters far from the goal and beat goalkeeper Albani with a rising shot"
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30.4.1950 vs Novara
"Meroni received Rabitti's perfect cross, got away deep, cut inside, dribbled two defenders and beat the goalkeeper Corghi with a shot to his right"
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7.5.1950 vs Atalanta
"At the 40' minute, Lipizer inevitably beat Casari after picking Meroni's accurate pass that allowed him to unmark himself"
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17.9.1950 vs Inter
"Long pass from Meroni to Lipizer who sprints away like a deer [...] and scores the equaliser"
"Stua sets Meroni. The centre-forward starts his run flanked by Giovannini and the two run for ten meters together, barely enough for the striker to get the upper hand. He shot with the outside left and the ball hit under the crossbar and entered the net as the goalkeeper Soldan was stunned"
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8.10.1950 vs Novara
"Meroni is well put on check by Rava. The centre-forward set off towards the end of the field and stopped firmly, unbalancing Rava. He backtracked and found the net with a powerful shot"
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15.10.1950 vs Torino
"Como equalised at the 33' minute with a powerful shot from over 20 meters following a free kick taken by Turconi"
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22.10.1950 vs Bologna
"Lipizer gets past Giovannini and crosses. Meroni receives the ball and hits a bicycle kick. The truly spectacular bicycle kick was then performed by Migliorini: wonderful goal"
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19.11.1950 vs Juventus
"Meroni takes off towards the goalkeeper Viola. He avoids Ferrario's tackle, passes between Boniforti and Manente, and fires the shot with power, forcing Viola to make a difficult save"
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7.1.1951 vs Pro Patria
"Meroni receives the ball, controls it, shoots relentlessly from two meters and scores despite Barsanti's desperate slide tackle"
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28.1.1951 vs Inter
"At the 26', Meroni runs down his side and provides a ground cross. Turconi bursts in and the job is done: the ball hits the low corner"
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25.2.1951 vs Torino
"Como scored with Ghiandi who was quick at heading Meroni's cross"
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4.3.1951 vs Bologna
"At the 31' minute, Meroni gets away and cuts inside; the goalkeeper Vanz desperately moves towards him; Meroni hits the ball at the right moment and scores"
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11.3.1951 vs Napoli
"Meroni's performance wasn't bad: he showed sprints and will. But against better teams, his performance would've been considered average"
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22.4.1951 vs Padova
"At the 13' of the second half, Turconi provided a long pass to Meroni who ran towards the goalkeeper Romano. The defender Fuchs tried to cut him off, but Meroni shot from fifteen meters: the ball hit the net after touching the crossbar"
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29.4.1951 vs Palermo
"Como's first goal is a solo by the centre-forward: Meroni dribbles Gimona, moves two steps to the right and fires a lightning shot from twenty meters that surprises goalkeeper Pendibene"
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