Cremonese and Udinese neutralized each other (1-1) at the Stadio Giovanni Zini during this 7th day of Serie A, at the end of a contested and balanced duel. Davide Nicola's men struck very early in the match thanks to a goal from Filippo Terracciano in the 4th minute, cementing an excellent start for the Grigiorossi. Supported by an active midfielder and a well-organized defense around Baschirotto, the locals have long seemed able to maintain their advantage. Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli multiplied the calls without managing to double the lead, while Silvestri was vigilant on the rare Friulian incursions before the break.
Returning from the locker room, Udinese gradually took control of the game under the leadership of their flagship summer recruit, Nicolo Zaniolo, a real leader of men in the midfield. It was he who equalized in the 51st minute with a precise header after an excellent service from Zanoli. Despite several attempts from both sides, notably a recovery from Vardy pushed back by Okoye and a header from Bayo narrowly missed, the score no longer changed. Under the refereeing of Michael Fabbri, this intense meeting ended with a logical sharing of points, leaving Cremonese and Udinese back to back in the soft underbelly of the ranking.
