JAKARTA - Sassuolo won after losing in the last three matches. In the duel against Cremonese in the Italian Serie A match at the Mapei Stadium, Sunday, January 25, 2026 WIB, Sassuolo who relied on defender Jay Idzes outperformed Cremonese who was strengthened by goalkeeper Emil Audero 1-0.
The duel between Sassuolo and Cremonese brought together the mainstay duo of the Indonesian national team. Idzes, the captain of the national team, defended Sassuolo's defense. He faced Audero, the main goalkeeper of the Red and White, who stood under the Cremonese goal.
In the match, Sassuolo immediately took the lead through Alieu Fadera's quick goal. The goal started when the match was only three minutes old, Sassuolo put pressure through Armand Lauriente who speculatively took a long shot.
The goalkeeper Audero can indeed hold the ball. Only the ball then rebounded which was immediately caught by Fadera. Fadera's quick reaction beat defender Matteo Bianchetti so that his close-range shot successfully broke Audero's goal.
Behind 1-0, Cremonese tried to bounce back. Davide Nicola's team made sporadic attacks. The visitors' efforts almost bore fruit through midfielder Jari Vandeputte who gave a pass to striker Jamie Vardy in the 14th minute. Only, Vardy failed to take advantage of the opportunity because goalkeeper Arijanet Muric managed to block it.
Furthermore, Sassuolo got a turn to put pressure. A good opportunity was obtained by Lauriente. But his kick still soared over the crossbar.
Both teams took turns attacking but no goals were scored. Sassuolo's 1-0 lead lasted until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Sassuolo continued to play offensively. Coach Fabio Grosso brought in Domenico Berardi to add power in the 59th minute. This was Berardi's first appearance since last November.
Sassuolo again got a chance through Lauriente. Only this time the French player's free kick could be stopped by Audero. The Indonesian goalkeeper, who previously played for the Italian national team at the youth level, made another brilliant save when he repelled Lauriente's shot and only produced a corner kick.
There was no additional goal from Sassuolo and Cremonese failed to equalize the score. Sassuolo's one-goal advantage lasted until the end of the match. This first victory since December 6, 2025, brought Neroverdi up to 11th place with 26 points.
Meanwhile, Cremonese is in 13th place after still having 23 points. The same as Parma and Torino, but Cremonese has a goal difference.
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