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Cremonese Shocks Bologna, Ending Unbeaten Streak 3-1

12/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cremonese defeated Bologna 3-1 at the Dall'Ara Stadium on December 1, 2025, ending Bologna's 12-match unbeaten run and leaving Bologna four points behind league leaders AC Milan and Napoli.
Jamie Vardy scored twice for Cremonese, his first Serie A brace.
Martin Payero opened the scoring.
Riccardo Orsolini converted a penalty before halftime to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Vardy restored the two-goal lead after the break.

History

Historical Context

The 2019-20 Serie A season faced major disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Italian government suspending sports events on March 9, 2020. Juventus clinched their ninth consecutive title with 83 points, while teams like AC Milan and Napoli began to challenge their dominance. Cremonese's recent win over Bologna underscores the evolving competitive landscape of Italian football.

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Story summary

Cremonese defeated Bologna 3-1 at the Dall'Ara Stadium on December 1, 2025, ending Bologna's 12-match unbeaten run and leaving Bologna four points behind league leaders AC Milan and Napoli.
Jamie Vardy scored twice for Cremonese, his first Serie A brace.
Martin Payero opened the scoring.
Riccardo Orsolini converted a penalty before halftime to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Vardy restored the two-goal lead after the break.

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