Roma Prepares for Serie A Showdown Against Cremona Aiming for Victory
In a recent Serie A match, Roma faced Cremonese, securing a decisive 3-0 victory. This win marked another successful outing for Roma in their campaign, bringing their total victories this season to nine.
Match Overview
The match took place between Cremonese and Roma, where the home side used a 3-5-2 formation, while Roma opted for a 3-4-2-1 setup. The match was officiated by referee Ayroldi.
Cremonese Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Audero
- Defenders: Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti (Folino 80’)
- Midfielders: Floriani Mussolini (Pezzella 57’), Payero (Vazquez 57’), Bondo, Vandeputte (Grassi 70’), Barbieri
- Forwards: Bonazzoli (Sanabria 80’), Vardy
- Coach: Nicola
Roma Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Svilar
- Defenders: Ziolkowski (El Aynaoui 46’), Mancini, Ndicka
- Midfielders: Celik, Kone, Cristante, Wesley (Tsimikas 80’)
- Forwards: Baldanzi (Ferguson 60’), Pellegrini (El Shaarawy 60’)
- Substitute: Soulé (Pisilli 85’)
- Coach: Gasperini
Match Highlights
Key events in the match included goals scored by Matías Soulé at the 17th minute, Evan Ferguson at the 64th minute, and Wesley at the 69th minute. The only goal for Cremonese came late in the match from Folino in the 93rd minute.
Statistical Highlights
- Roma achieved nine victories, matching their best start since the 2017/18 and 2013/14 seasons.
- In the 2025 season, Roma leads with the most away victories across Europe’s top five leagues, with a total of 12 wins.
- Roma conceded only six goals in their first 12 Serie A matches, a record they have matched only three times before.
- Matías Soulé is the top scorer for goals from outside the penalty area in 2025, tied with Villarreal’s Pape Gueye, both with five goals.
- Evan Ferguson became the first Irish player to score in Serie A since 1980, with his last goal being in October 2024.
- Cremonese has lost three consecutive league matches, their longest losing streak since May 2023.
Implications of the Result
This victory reinforces Roma’s position in the league, showcasing their offensive strength and defensive solidity. Their performance signals a promising trajectory as they advance further into the season, aiming for potential title contention.
