Roma delivered a composed and dominant performance on Sunday evening, defeating Cremonese 3-1 at the Stadio Giovanni Zini in front of 14,666 spectators. The victory briefly lifted them to the top of the Serie A table as they continued their strong domestic form.
The visitors took control early, and their pressure paid off in the 17th minute when Matías Soulé opened the scoring after combining neatly with Mohamed Koné. Roma dictated the tempo throughout the first half, limiting Cremonese to half-chances while maintaining control in midfield. They went into the interval leading 1-0 and looking comfortable.
After the break, Roma introduced Evan Ferguson, who made an immediate impact. Just four minutes after coming on, the Irish striker fired a composed low shot into the corner to score his first Serie A goal since joining on loan from Brighton. It was a crucial moment for the 20-year-old, who recently returned from an ankle injury and is eager to rebuild momentum after a difficult spell in England.
Roma quickly extended their lead to 3-0 when Wesley Franca finished calmly in the 69th minute following a clever assist from Stephan El Shaarawy. The two quick goals put the match beyond reach and highlighted Roma’s sharp attacking movement in the second half.
Cremonese continued to push and were rewarded in stoppage time when Francesco Folino scored in the 90+3rd minute after receiving a smart pass from Franco Vázquez. However, the late goal served only as consolation on a night dominated by the visitors.
The result capped an encouraging performance for Roma as they look to maintain consistency at the top end of the table. Ferguson’s long-awaited competitive goal, Soulé’s continued rise, and Wesley’s clinical finish all offered positive signs for the Giallorossi moving forward.
