Two-goal comeback at the Zini as Cagliari fight back late; Vardy delivers a goal and an assist, but teenager Trepy steals the spotlight on Matchday 19.
A dramatic night at the Zini ended with Cremonese and Cagliari sharing the points in a 2-2 draw, a result shaped by individual brilliance at both ends. Jamie Vardy inspired the hosts with a goal and an assist, but Cagliari’s teenage debutant Yael Trepy struck late to complete a spirited comeback.
Cremonese started at full throttle and took the lead after just four minutes. Vardy’s sharp movement inside the box unsettled the Cagliari defense, and after a brief scramble Johnsen was left with the simplest of finishes, tapping the ball into the net from close range.
The Grigiorossi kept pushing and doubled their advantage before the half-hour mark. This time Vardy did it himself, firing past Caprile with a clinical finish to make it 2-0 and put Nicola’s side firmly in control.
Cagliari, however, changed gear after the break. Coach Pisacane immediately reshuffled his defense, introducing Sebastiano Esposito, and the Rossoblù found a lifeline early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Adopo arrived perfectly into the box to score the 2-1, reigniting belief among the visitors.
Momentum swung toward Cagliari, who even thought they had equalized through Esposito—only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. Cremonese tried to manage their lead but struggled to contain the renewed pressure.
The decisive moment arrived late on. In the 88th minute, 19-year-old debutant Yael Trepy—born in 2006—made an instant impact, finishing calmly to level the score at 2-2 just minutes after stepping onto the pitch. A dream debut that stunned the home crowd and earned Cagliari a precious point.
Cremonese extend their winless run and are left frustrated after letting a two-goal cushion slip, while Cagliari leave Lombardy encouraged by their resilience and the emergence of a new young talent.
Match Report
Cremonese–Cagliari 2-2
Goals:
4’ Johnsen (Cr)
29’ Vardy (Cr)
51’ Adopo (Ca)
88’ Trepy (Ca)
Cremonese (3-4-3):
Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Floriani Mussolini, Bondo (60’ Vandeputte), Payero, Pezzella (60’ Zerbin); Bonazzoli, Vardy, Johnsen (60’ Barbieri).
Coach: Nicola.
Cagliari (3-5-2):
Caprile; Luperto, Mina (46’ Esposito), Rodriguez; Zappa (84’ Trepy), Adopo, Prati (56’ Mazzitelli), Gaetano (66’ Kilicsoy), Palestra; Luvumbo (56’ Obert), Borrelli.
Coach: Pisacane.
Referee: Bonacina
Yellow cards: Borrelli (C), Luperto (C), Bondo (Cr), Bonazzoli (Cr)
Red cards: None
