Fireworks Hit the Pitch: Inter's 2-0 Win Over Cremonese Marred by Explosive Scare
1 February 2026
Fireworks incident and match result
Inter Milan are facing a hefty fine after Cremonese keeper Emil Audero was affected by a firework exploding near him during Sunday's Serie A game.
Inter won 2-0 away, with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Piotr Zielinski, on matchday 23 of the Italian league.
The incident happened in the 50th minute at Giovanni Zini Stadium, Audero alone in the box, hit by a firework thrown by Inter supporters.
Italian outlet Football Italia reported the device was thrown from the away-section and exploded with a loud bang near the goalkeeper.
They noted the keeper suffered a small wound and a burn mark but was able to continue after some treatment.
Inter players and coach Cristian Kiavo rushed to caution fans against throwing more objects on the pitch.
Football Italia suggested Inter could face a hefty fine and possible limits on away spectators.
With this win, Inter stay top of Serie A on 55 points, eight ahead of second-placed Milan who host Bologna in the same round.
Officials will review security and potential sanctions in the wake of the incident.
The league is expected to decide penalties in due course.
Moments like these remind fans that the beautiful game needs better fireworks policy.
Until then, here's hoping the next matchday passes without a bang.
Fingers crossed.
Punchline 1: Fireworks belong in the celebration, not in the press, or the post-match interview is the real smoke show.
Punchline 2: If fines could light up the scoreboard as reliably as goals, Inter would have a trophy room sparkling.
