US Cremonese suffered a clear 3-0 defeat to Modena in their first home game of the season at the Giovanni Zini stadium. Massimiliano Giampaolo's team was dominated by the visitors and never found a dangerous path to goal, remaining on zero points in the Serie B standings after two matchdays.
How did the match unfold?
Modena took control of the game from the start. Cremonese's first chance came in the 15th minute with a headed effort from De Luca following a Vogliacco cross, saved by goalkeeper Nador. A few minutes later, Bianco tried from distance but his shot went off target. In the 29th minute, Luperto attempted a shot from outside the box, which was saved by Chichizola. The yellow-and-blues' dominance materialized before halftime. In the 38th minute, Brugman missed from long range, but two minutes later Olzer opened the scoring from a Brugman assist. The hardest blow for the hosts came in the 46th minute, when Olzer scored his brace with a solo effort, putting Modena 2-0 up.
What changes did Giampaolo try?
At halftime, Cremonese manager Massimiliano Giampaolo switched to a 3-5-2 formation and made two substitutions. Nasti and Lordkipanidze came on for Bonazzoli and Pezzella. The move did not have the desired effect. Instead, in the 55th minute, Modena sealed the game with a third goal, scored by Caso from an Ambrosino assist. The home team continued to search for a consolation goal without success: in the 61st minute, Imputato attempted a lob from a wide position but put it high; in the 66th minute, Nasti volleyed a Lottici Tessadri cross but found Chichizola's save again; and in the 80th minute, Lordkipanidze shot high from a Berti pass. Cremonese finished the match without registering a single shot on target that resulted in a goal.
What is the standings situation?
With this defeat, their second consecutive loss after the one against Empoli, US Cremonese remains stuck on zero points. It's a difficult start to the campaign that requires a quick reaction. The team must now focus on the Coppa Italia, where they will face Parma next Tuesday in the round of 16. Their next Serie B fixture is scheduled for Sunday at the Giovanni Zini against Padova. For the full schedule, including the next away fixture against Hellas Verona set for 19 December 2026, you can check our fixtures page.
What is needed to recover?
The performance against Modena highlighted several shortcomings, especially in attack. The lack of precision in finishing and the absence of a true goal-scorer are urgent issues to address. Manager Giampaolo will need to work on regaining defensive solidity and creating more clear-cut chances. The squad has only a few days to prepare for the Coppa Italia match, an opportunity to rebuild confidence. Complete data on individual player performances is available in the site's stats section. The path to climb out of the lower reaches of the table, which you can follow on the standings page, starts with the ability to react to these setbacks.
