Cremonese’s fight for Serie A safety took a devastating blow on Monday night at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. In a match that looked destined for a draw, Tijjani Noslin produced a moment of magic in the dying seconds to secure a 2-1 win for Lazio, leaving the home side staring down the barrel of relegation.
A Dream Start for the Grigiorossi
With the pressure of the drop zone looming large, Cremonese started with the intensity of a team fighting for their lives. Despite losing captain Federico Baschirotto to injury just 21 minutes in, they didn’t let their heads drop.
In the 29th minute, the stadium erupted. Romano Floriani Mussolini—on loan from Lazio and playing against his parent club—worked a clever sequence down the right flank before whipping in a perfect cross. Federico Bonazzoli timed his run to perfection, guiding a left-footed finish past Edoardo Motta to give the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead at the break.
The Second Half Turnaround
Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri wasn’t about to let the game slip away. He made bold changes at halftime, introducing Nicolò Rovella and Tijjani Noslin to inject some life into a stagnant midfield. The move paid off almost immediately.
In the 53rd minute, Noslin turned provider, squaring the ball for Gustav Isaksen. The winger made no mistake, beating Emil Audero with a clinical strike to level the scores and silence the home crowd.
As the clock ticked into stoppage time, Cremonese pushed for a winner, with Warren Bondo forcing a fine save from Motta. But in the 92nd minute, the ultimate heartbreak arrived. Boulaye Dia combined brilliantly with Tijjani Noslin inside the box, and the Dutchman kept his cool to slot the ball into the top corner, snatching all three points for the Biancocelesti.
Match Impact & Stats
• Relegation Crisis: Cremonese remains 18th, now four points adrift of safety with only three games left.
• Lazio on the Rise: The win moves Lazio into 8th place, keeping them in the hunt for European spots.
• The Difference Maker: Tijjani Noslin (1 goal, 1 assist) changed the game entirely after coming off the bench.
• Possession: Lazio dominated the ball with 58% possession, though Cremonese out-shot them 13-8.
