Roma defeats Cremonese 3-0: the Giallorossi join Napoli in third place
Roma secured a 3-0 victory over Cremonese, tying with Napoli for third place in the league standings.
Roma achieved a commanding 3-0 win against Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico, propelling them to a tie with Napoli at 50 points in the league standings. The match was notable for a first half where neither team found the net, as Cremonese's defense held strong against Roma's attempts to break through. The most significant chance in the first half came from Mancini, whose header struck the crossbar, exemplifying Roma's struggles to convert their possession into scoring opportunities.
In the second half, Roma intensified their efforts and found the breakthrough at the 59th minute. Bryan Cristante, who played a key role in the match, scored from a corner after catching Cremonese's goalkeeper Audero off guard. Following this, Evan Ndicka doubled the lead in the 77th minute, again receiving an assist from Cristante. The match concluded with Niccolò Pisilli coming off the bench to score the third goal, capping off an impressive performance by Roma and delighting their supporters at the Olimpico.
This result further deepens the troubles for Cremonese, who are now in a precarious position amid falling further in the standings. With Roma's next fixture against Juventus being critical for their Champions League aspirations, this victory is not only important for the points but also for building momentum heading into a pivotal stage of the season. The win signifies Roma's determination to remain competitive in the league while Cremonese now faces the challenge of regrouping to avoid further decline.