Roma Dazzles in Cremona with Commanding 3-1 Victory Over Cremonese
Key Takeaways
- Final score: 3-1
- Evan Ferguson finds the back of the net
- Header proves decisive in the match
Players in this Match
Cremona, Italy — AS Roma delivered a clinical performance to defeat Cremonese 3-1 at Giovanni Zini Stadium on Sunday, showcasing their quality with goals from three different players. The visitors established their dominance early and never relinquished control in an impressive display that delighted the traveling supporters.
The Romans broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Matías Soulé unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box that found the bottom left corner. Manu Koné provided the assist, setting the tone for Roma's commanding performance. The early goal energized the visitors, who continued to press forward with purpose while Cremonese struggled to find their rhythm.
Roma doubled their advantage midway through the second half when Evan Ferguson converted from the center of the box in the 64th minute. The Irish striker's right-footed finish to the bottom right corner came courtesy of Neil El Aynaoui, who had entered as a halftime substitute for Jan Ziólkowski. Just five minutes later, Roma effectively sealed the victory when Wesley netted their third goal. The Brazilian finished with precision, sending a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner after Stephan El Shaarawy threaded a perfect through ball.
The match featured its share of physical play, with four yellow cards distributed throughout the contest. Martín Payero was cautioned in the 32nd minute, followed by Jan Ziólkowski just before halftime. The second half saw Warren Bondo receive a yellow in the 82nd minute, while provider-turned-goalscorer Neil El Aynaoui was booked two minutes later.
Cremonese refused to surrender completely and rewarded the home supporters with a consolation goal deep in stoppage time. In the third minute of added time, Francesco Folino rose highest to meet Franco Vázquez's cross following a corner, heading home from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. The goal sparked brief celebrations among the Cremonese faithful but came too late to threaten Roma's victory.
The result showcased Roma's attacking prowess and clinical finishing, with three well-taken goals from different players highlighting their offensive depth. For Cremonese, despite the defeat, Folino's late header provided a moment to celebrate and something to build upon moving forward. Roma's impressive road performance continues their positive momentum as they head into their next fixture with renewed confidence.