AS Roma secured a 3-0 victory over Cremonese in a Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico on February 23, 2026. Indonesia national team goalkeeper Emil Audero's goal was breached three times by goals from Bryan Cristante, Evan N’Dicka, and Niccolò Pisilli. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised the squad's depth despite missing key players.
The Serie A 2025/2026 match between AS Roma and Cremonese took place at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Monday early morning WIB, February 23, 2026. The game was broadcast live on ANTV and drew attention due to Indonesia national team goalkeeper Emil Audero guarding Cremonese's net.
AS Roma played without Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé, and Artem Dovbyk due to injuries. Despite this, they dominated the second half. The first goal came from Bryan Cristante in the 59th minute off a corner kick, followed by Evan N’Dicka in the 77th and Niccolò Pisilli in the 86th.
Coach Gian Piero Gasperini commented on the match. “We knew Cremonese is a solid defensive team, and the first half was indeed very tight. Breaking through their defense was not easy,” he said, as reported by Football Italia. He added that the first goal built the team's confidence, allowing them to control the game and add two more goals.
Gasperini also praised the contributions of young and senior players. “This victory is not just about big names. The young players showed their quality, and the seniors provided experience to stabilize the team. This shows the depth of Roma's squad this season,” he stated.
With this result, AS Roma sits third in the Serie A standings alongside Napoli, four points ahead of Juventus in fifth. Gasperini noted that the race for Champions League spots will be intense until the end of the season. “There are still many matches, but we are determined to fight for every point. This battle will go down to the last second of the season,” he added.
For Audero, the match was a tough test in Serie A, though Cremonese lost.
