Spalletti’s Juventus Kickoff: a 2-1 win over Cremonese to mark a fresh era

Match Overview

Juventus, under the new management of Luciano Spalletti, began his tenure with a valuable 2-1 victory over Cremonese in Serie A round ten on a Saturday night.

Filip Kostić opened the scoring in the second minute after a defensive lapse left him unmarked at the far post, giving Juventus the early lead and a spark of confidence for the new era.

Andrea Cambiaso added a second in the 68th minute, capitalizing on space on the right and finishing decisively to double the advantage for the hosts.

Cremonese pulled one back through Jamie Vardy in the 83rd minute, setting up a nervy finish as the visitors pushed for an equalizer.

First-half actions saw Juve and Cremonese trade chances, with Di Gregorio for Cremonese and a composed Juve defense shaping the game’s tempo, as the hosts held a deserved lead at the break.

The second period brought a substitution from Spalletti in the 64th minute, introducing fresh legs as Juve sought to consolidate. Shortly after, a well-placed cross from a substitute on the right found Cambiaso, whose shot deflected off the keeper and into the net for the second goal.

Vardy’s late strike offered Cremonese hope, but Juve’s resolve saw them through to a 2-1 victory, a positive start to Spalletti’s Juventus reign.

Final whistle, and the Bianconeri breathed easier in Serie A as they moved into fifth place on 18 points, level with Inter and Milan on goal difference, while Cremonese sat ninth with 14 points.

Di Gregorio remained busy for Cremonese, producing several key saves to keep the scoreline respectable, even as Juventus pressed for more in the final stages.

Two lighthearted notes to close: Spalletti’s plan is so sharp it could slice through a pizza—without cutting the mozzarella. And if defense was a sport, Cremonese would have filed a complaint with the referee for ‘too much time on the bench.’