Super Dessers helps Cremonese break 43-year barrier

The Grigiorossi are quick forming a popularity as big killers within the Copa Italia, and so they continued their blistering run in opposition to Mourinho’s Roma

Tremendous Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored the opening aim for Cremonese to ship them to their first Copa Italia semifinal since 1987.

Cremonese have been poor in Serie A this season. They’ve didn’t win a sport, and they’re rooted on the backside of the league.

Nevertheless, they raised eyebrows after they knocked out Napoli within the spherical of 16 of the Copa Italia. They usually have been trying to proceed that run after they visited the Stadio Olimpico to tackle Roma.

Cremonese received a dream begin, as they have been awarded a penalty after Rui Patricio was penalized for fouling Dessers within the field.

Dessers took no possibilities from the spot, as he calmly dispatched the spot kick to offer Cremonese the lead after 28 minutes.

The Grigiorossi managed to carry on to their lead regardless of the barrage of assaults from Roma. Dessers was changed by Okereke at halftime. Earlier than he was hauled off, the previous Genk man registered 15 touches and one sort out.

Then within the second half, Roma defender Zeki Celik gifted Cremonese a second aim after he put the ball in his personal internet whereas making an attempt to clear it.

Andrea Bellotti pulled one again for Roma in stoppage time, but it surely was solely as comfort as Cremonese picked the semifinal ticket with the 2-1 victory.

The consequence ensures that Cremonese will play their first Copa Italia semifinal for the reason that 1986/87 season in line with Opta.