“Cristian Shpendi opens the scoring, finishing off a move assisted by Dimitri Bisoli after Cesena had survived a spell of pressure including two offside calls.”
“Shpendi doubles his and Cremonese's tally from the penalty spot, seemingly putting the game beyond Cesena's reach at 2-0.”
Pivotal“Michele Collocolo, on as a substitute, drags Cesena back into the match with a goal to make it 2-1, sparking belief in the home ranks.”
Pivotal“Federico Bonazzoli completes an incredible comeback, equalizing at 2-2 in the 80th minute and snatching a point Cremonese looked to have wrapped up.”
Pivotal
Cesena
Cremonese
Outstanding performance
Cremonese•AttackerCremonese dictated the game from start to finish statistically, controlling 60% of possession and firing 19 shots to Cesena's 8, and looked to have the points wrapped up when Shpendi's double put them 2-0 up inside the hour. But Cesena, despite being outclassed for long stretches, found another gear after the hour mark, with Collocolo pulling one back at 75' before Bonazzoli's 80th-minute leveler completed a stunning turnaround. The visitors' wastefulness in front of goal - two big chances missed despite 6 shots on target - ultimately cost them a result their overall performance deserved. For Cesena, this point salvaged from nothing will feel like a mini-triumph and a statement of resilience, while Cremonese will rue a collapse that turned a routine win into a frustrating draw.
How entertaining was this match?
Federico Bonazzoli takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Antonio Fiori takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Jari Vandeputte takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Yellow card issued to Mihajlo Ilic.
Massimiliano Mangraviti takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Riccardo PaganoRiccardo Pagano takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Massimiliano Mangraviti takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Tommaso Bertini takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Antonio FioriYellow CardAntonio Fiori receives a yellow card.
Antonio Fiori takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Matteo Guidi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Federico Bonazzoli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tommaso Bertini takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Alessandro Vogliacco's right-footed shot is blocked.
Cristian ShpendiVAR decision confirms the goal for Cristian Shpendi.
Cristian ShpendiCristian Shpendi scores with a right-footed shot.
Offside.
assist: Dimitri Bisoli
Goal! Cristian Shpendi scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Dimitri Bisoli.
Offside.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Federico Bonazzoli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is C. Allegretta.
