Match report
Cremonese Stuns Spezia 3-2 in Serie B Clash
Spezia
2–3
FT
Cremonese
Jun 1, 2025
Cremonese secured a vital three points in their bid for promotion as they overcame a spirited Spezia side, winning 3-2. Despite falling behind early with goals from M. De Luca and Michele Collocolo, Spezia rallied back through F. Esposito and Luca Vignali. However, Cremonese's late goal by De Luca ensured the win.
Key Facts
- • Spezia 2–3 Cremonese (Final Score)
- • Michele Collocolo scored on minute 62 for Cremonese
- • F. Esposito netted Spezia's first goal at the 83rd minute, assisted by Salvatore Esposito
- • Luca Vignali scored Spezia's second goal in the 85th minute
- • M. Nasti received a red card for Cremonese in the 90+9 injury time
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 66 S. Gori (G)
- 2 P. Wiśniewski (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 8 Á. Nagy (M)
- 5 S. Esposito (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 31 G. Aurelio (M)
- 20 G. Di Serio (F)
- 9 F. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 29 F. Cassata
- 80 R. Kouda
- 10 G. Lapadula
- 13 A. Reca
- 32 L. Vignali
- 44 M. Benvenuto
- 36 P. Candelari
- 23 L. Chichizola
- 11 D. Falcinelli
- 65 S. Giorgeschi
- 17 A. Čolak
- 4 Salvador Ferrer
Cremonese
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Fulignati (G)
- 18 M. Collocolo (D)
- 4 T. Barbieri (D)
- 55 F. Folino (D)
- 23 F. Ceccherini (D)
- 7 Paulo Azzi (D)
- 20 F. Vázquez (M)
- 19 M. Castagnetti (M)
- 27 J. Vandeputte (M)
- 9 M. De Luca (F)
- 11 D. Johnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 6 C. Pickel
- 14 F. Gelli
- 8 M. Valoti
- 15 M. Bianchetti
- 99 M. Nasti
- 98 L. Zanimacchia
- 12 G. Drago
- 30 J. Tånnander
- 26 V. Antov
- 37 Ž. Majer
- 42 L. Moretti
- 90 F. Bonazzoli
Timeline
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21' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Esposito
Argument
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25' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalM. De Luca · Assist: F. Vazquez
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36' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardF. Vazquez
Foul
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41' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardT. Barbieri
Foul
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62' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalMichele Collocolo · Assist: J. Vandeputte
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64' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Nagy · On: F. Cassata
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64' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Bandinelli · On: Rachid Kouda
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66' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardJ. Vandeputte
Foul
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68' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: G. Lapadula
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73' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Castagnetti · On: C. Pickel
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73' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Vandeputte · On: F. Gelli
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77' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Elia · On: A. Reca
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78' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: Aleš Matějů · On: Luca Vignali
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79' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalM. De Luca
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80' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Vazquez · On: M. Valoti
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81' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardM. Valoti
Foul
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83' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalF. Esposito · Assist: Salvatore Esposito
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85' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalLuca Vignali · Assist: Rachid Kouda
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90'+2 Cremonese subst · Substitution 5Off: M. De Luca · On: M. Nasti
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90'+3 Cremonese subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Barbieri · On: M. Bianchetti
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90'+5 Spezia Var · Card upgradeSalvatore Esposito
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90'+6 Cremonese Card · Yellow CardD. Johnsen
Argument
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90'+9 Cremonese Card · Red CardM. Nasti
Violent conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Cremonese |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 398 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 283 | 321 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cremonese took an early lead with goals by M. De Luca (25') and Michele Collocolo (62'), giving them a 2-0 advantage
- ▸ Spezia fought back strongly, scoring twice through F. Esposito (83') and Luca Vignali (85') to tie the match at 2-2
- ▸ Cremonese secured the win with De Luca's late goal in the 79th minute, which proved decisive despite Spezia's efforts