Nicolae Stanciu was the lone player still out for the Grifone, who had lost 2-1 against Torino after blowing an early lead and were without a win all season. Jamie Vardy scored his first Serie A goal in a 1-1 tie with Atalanta over the weekend, while the Grigiorossi had five draws in their previous six rounds. Michele Collocolo, Faris Moumbagna, Giuseppe Pezzella, and Alberto Grassi were still receiving therapy. It took Cremonese less than four minutes to score a goal that was truly remarkable. Federico Bonazzoli's spectacular six-yard bicycle kick was unintentionally assisted by the wayward, scuffed Bianchetti finish after a corner was passed on.
Jeff Ekhator’s angled drive flashed wide, then he was offside when forcing an Emil Audero save from point-blank range. A free kick ricocheted into the path of Aaron Martin, whose finish was deflected for a Genoa corner by brave Federico Baschirotto defending.