Napoli Triumphs Over Cremonese with a Dominant 2-0 Win
In a thrilling Serie A encounter on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Napoli secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Cremonese at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. Cremonese struggled to find their rhythm as Napoli capitalized on early and late goals by Rasmus Højlund, with both of his strikes proving to be the game-changers.
The match saw a strong start for the visitors, as they wasted no time in asserting their dominance. Napoli opened the scoring in the 13th minute, when Højlund found the back of the net with a well-timed strike, sending the fans into a frenzy. Not content with just a single goal, Napoli doubled their lead just before the break, in the 45th minute, when Højlund added his second. The assist for this goal came from Scott McTominay, whose precise delivery helped Højlund complete his brace.
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Cremonese, despite showing some promise, struggled to break down the solid defensive setup of Napoli. The home team had limited possession, only managing to keep 47.5% of the ball compared to Napoli’s 52.5%. However, their attempts on goal were few and far between, with Cremonese registering just six shots, two of which were on target. Napoli, on the other hand, was much more clinical in attack, firing off 22 shots, with eight hitting the target.
Defensively, Napoli stood firm, with their goalkeeper Milinković-Savić making two crucial saves, while Cremonese's Audero was called into action six times to keep his team in the game. Napoli’s attacking prowess was evident throughout, with the visitors taking 31 touches inside the opposition box compared to Cremonese’s 10, further underlining their dominance in the final third.
Cremonese’s defensive efforts were not entirely in vain, as they fought hard throughout the match, winning 13 tackles compared to Napoli’s nine. However, it was clear that Napoli’s superior passing accuracy, with 84.2% compared to Cremonese’s 79.8%, allowed them to dictate the tempo and maintain control.
In the final stages of the match, Cremonese pushed for a late goal, but their efforts were thwarted by Napoli's solid defense and the brilliance of Milinković-Savić in goal. The match ended with a 2-0 scoreline, and Napoli walked away with three valuable points that kept them firmly in second place in the Serie A standings, just behind leaders AC Milan.
For Cremonese, it was a disappointing result, but they will look to regroup and build on their performances as they continue their fight in the mid-table. Napoli, on the other hand, will be pleased with their efficient performance and will look to keep the momentum going in their pursuit of the Serie A title.
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