Roma, victory d'authority in Cremona: Gasperini (ejected) confirms first in the standings
As Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma runs: the Giallorossi overcome Cremonese 3-1 in a match valid for the 12th day of Serie A and remain at the top of the standings. At the Zini stadium, the Capitolini celebrated thanks to goals from Soulé, Ferguson and Wesley; Folino’s late-game goal was useless. Roma remains at the top with 27 points, bypassing Napoli, while Cremonese runs into its third consecutive defeat and remains 12th at 14.
A lively first half, after risking going under (Svilar decisive on Bonazzoli) Roma found the lead on 17′ thanks to Soulé: the Argentine, served on the edge of the box by Koné, beat Audero with his left-footed shot. The Giallorossi found the double on 26′ with Pellegrini, but the goal was canceled for offside. Cremonese regained courage, and Svilar had to overcome himself on Vandeputte′ s sure-handed conclusion at 30′. In the final minutes of the half, the referee awarded a penalty for Mancini’s arm touch in the box: the Var called back the referee, who went back on his decision and annulled the penalty.
The referee awarded a penalty for an arm touch in the box.
Cremonese found the flagship goal in 93′ with Folino, at the triple whistle Roma returned to the lead with a victory d’authority.
