JAKARTA - Indonesian national team goalkeeper Emil Audero Mulyadi who defended Cremonese was almost hit by a mercon thrown by Inter Milan supporters in the Italian Serie A match. The incident made Audero get treatment even though he could continue the match at the Giovanni Zini Stadium, Monday, February 2, 2026 WIB. Only Cremonese lost 2-0 against Inter who were stronger at the top of the standings.
It was a shame for Audero when he stood under the Cremonese crossbar. At that time, his goal had been conceded twice. Cremonese's efforts to catch up were unsuccessful.
When the match entered the 50th minute or shortly after the second half rolled, suddenly Inter fans took action by throwing mercon or cerawat which could explode onto the field. The man, identified as 29 years old, threw it towards the Cremonese goal and then exploded near Audero.
The goalkeeper who once defended Inter was not surprised because there was an explosion on his side. The incident resulted in Audero suffering a slight scratch on his leg. Fortunately, after receiving treatment, Audero, who was born in Mataram, NTB, was able to continue the match.
"Unworthy and should be condemned. The action is really dangerous and you shouldn't do it," said Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni in response to the incident that tarnished Inter, as quoted by Football Italia.
"I support Emil who was once part of our team. Hopefully this kind of thing won't happen again," said Bastoni who was born and raised at Cremonese and his father was a defender at the club.
Inter fans' actions also drew attention and received harsh criticism from club president Beppe Marotta. He ensured that fans would be banned from entering the stadium for life. Marotta also stated that the club was still waiting for the results of the investigation.
"This kind of incident has never happened before. It shows anti-sportiveness. I know the authorities will investigate. We just have to wait for the results of the investigation. Our job is to create a culture to prevent this kind of incident," said Marotta.
"We are grateful to Audero who showed a professional attitude despite being affected. He was still able to play so that the match could continue," he said again.
For this incident, Inter was threatened with sanctions that their supporters were banned from coming to the stadium in away matches. Meanwhile, the perpetrators who have been identified are also unlucky. There are three fingers that are broken because they hold another firecracker that has exploded before throwing it. As a result, he had to undergo treatment at the hospital.
In that match, Inter completely dominated. The team coached by Cristian Chivu was able to pressure the opponent's defense. As a result, captain Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock in the 16th minute. The Argentine national team player defeated Audero after welcoming Federico Dimarco's corner kick.
The goal makes Martinez rank fourth as the best scorer at the club. He has bagged 128 goals and equalled the record of Nerazzurri legend Alessandro Altobelli who also led Italy to win the 1982 World Cup.
Next, Piotr Zielinski consolidated Inter's lead after scoring in the 31st minute. The score became 2-0 for Inter and lasted until the end of the match.
The victory over Cremonese makes Inter stronger at the top of the standings after collecting 55 points. Eight points ahead of one-city rival AC Milan who are in second place. Milan can still cut the points gap if they beat Bologna.
Meanwhile, Cremonese is still struggling at the bottom. The team coached by Davide Nicola with 23 points is in 15th place. Six points ahead of Fiorentina who are in the relegation zone.
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