According to Italian media reports, David Nicola's team was on the verge of acquiring Jamie Vardy, a 38-year-old former Leicester City striker, on Friday. However, the team did not require assistance in front of goal during the first half. In the 37th minute, Filippo Terracciano headed the first goal for the home team, and two minutes later, veteran Argentine player Franco Vázquez doubled the lead to 2-0.
Nine minutes into the second half, Domenico Berardi equalised the score with a penalty kick, but Andrea Pinamonti's deft turn and goal put the visitor back in the game 19 minutes earlier. However, substitute Manuel De Luca’s 93rd minute spot kick was decisive for Cremonese and helped it to become the first newly promoted side since Sampdoria to win its first two games back in the top tier.