Cremonese 0-2 Inter Player Ratings: Goals from Martinez and Zielinski Ensured an Important Away Win for the Nerazzurri

It was a tale of two teams at the extreme ends of the Serie A table, and the match played out exactly as expected. Inter asserted their dominance early on against a struggling Cremonese side, securing a comfortable 2-0 win at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.

From our perspective, the result was never really in doubt. The visitors took control from the first whistle. It only took 16 minutes for the deadlock to be broken, with captain Lautaro Martínez heading home a pinpoint cross from the magnificent Federico Dimarco. That goal seemed to deflate the home side completely.

The game was effectively put to bed just after the half-hour mark. Piotr Zieliński unleashed a brilliant strike from outside the area in the 31st minute, leaving the Cremonese goalkeeper with no chance.

While the home side had a few half-chances and even struck the woodwork late on, they were thoroughly outclassed by a clinical Inter Milan team who looked every bit the league leaders.

Here are the Cremonese vs Inter Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Inter had more shots on target, but lacked the intensity to convert most of their chances.
• Lautaro Martinez scored early on in the 16th minute, while Piotr Zilenski doubled the lead fifteen minutes later.
• Inter stretched their winning streak to four games in a row in the Serie A.

Inter Player Ratings vs Cremonese

Here are the Inter Player Ratings from the Cremonese vs Inter Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Yann Sommer - 7.0: A quiet day at the office for the Swiss keeper, which is a testament to his defence. He made three saves when called upon, including a couple from inside the box. Maintained his concentration to secure a well-earned clean sheet. We noticed his distribution was calm and composed throughout.

Defenders

Manuel Akanji - 7.0: A very solid and reliable performance. His passing was almost perfect, with a 99% accuracy rate. He was strong in the tackle and made four crucial clearances. Gave away a few too many fouls for our liking, but was generally a rock at the back.

Yann Bisseck - 7.5: What stood out to us was his defensive awareness. The German was immense, racking up an impressive 10 clearances and winning most of his duels. He did have one nervy moment that led to a shot, but his overall contribution was vital to the clean sheet.

Alessandro Bastoni - 8.0: More of a playmaker than a defender in this game. He was constantly driving forward, creating two big chances and delivering some dangerous crosses. With 121 touches, he was at the heart of everything Inter did. A truly modern centre-back performance.

Midfielders

Piotr Zieliński - 8.0: Scored an absolute screamer to double Inter's lead, a wonderful left-footed strike from distance. Beyond the goal, he controlled the midfield with his exceptional 93% pass accuracy. He dictated the tempo and was a constant threat. A classy performance.

Petar Sučić - 7.0: The engine in midfield. He didn't do anything spectacular, but his work rate was phenomenal. He recovered the ball nine times and drew six fouls, constantly breaking up Cremonese's play. An unsung hero in this victory.

Luis Henrique - 7.5: Provided a lovely assist for Zieliński's goal. He was lively and direct during his 60 minutes on the pitch, completing two successful dribbles and always looking to get forward. A very effective outing before being substituted.

Federico Dimarco - 8.5: Our man of the match. He was simply unplayable on the left flank. He provided the assist for the opening goal and created a staggering five chances, including two big ones. His crossing was a nightmare for the opposition all game. An absolutely dominant display and the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Davide Frattesi - 6.0: A frustrating evening for the midfielder. He got into good positions but was wasteful, missing a clear-cut big chance. His energy was there, but the final product was lacking before he was taken off after an hour.

Forwards

Lautaro Martínez - 8.0: The captain led by example, opening the scoring with a poacher's header. He was a constant nuisance for the defenders, taking four shots and always looking dangerous. His goal set the tone for a comfortable win.

Pio Esposito - 6.0: A tough day for the young striker. He struggled physically, winning only two of his nine duels and missing a big chance. The effort was there, but he couldn't quite impose himself on the game. A learning experience for him.

Substitutes

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - N/A: Came on and helped see the game out with his experience.

Matteo Darmian - N/A: Slotted in seamlessly on the right side.

Marcus Thuram - N/A: Added a different dimension up front but missed a headed chance.

Ange-Yoan Bonny - N/A: Replaced the captain late on.

Andy Diouf - N/A: Brought on for the final few minutes.

Manager

C. Chivu - 7.5: His game plan worked to perfection. His team was aggressive from the start and killed the game off in the first half. The decision to start with such an attacking lineup paid dividends, and his substitutions were managed well to control the remainder of the match.

Cremonese Player Ratings vs Inter

Here are the Cremonese Player Ratings from the Cremonese vs Inter Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Emil Audero - 6.0: From our perspective, he couldn't do much about either goal. He made a couple of decent saves but was let down by the defence in front of him. A difficult evening against a top side.

Defenders

Federico Baschirotto - 5.5: The captain had a torrid time dealing with Inter's forwards. He committed several fouls and picked up a deserved yellow card. He looked off the pace and struggled to contain the constant pressure.

Federico Ceccherini - 5.0: A really poor performance. His pass accuracy was a dismal 43%, and he looked shaky throughout. He was booked for a clumsy foul and rightfully substituted after 67 minutes. A day to forget.

Francesco Folino - 6.5: A rare bright spark in a beleaguered backline. He made a massive 12 clearances and was proactive in his defending. He still lost possession a bit too often, but he was by far the best of a bad bunch at the back.

Midfielders

Giuseppe Pezzella - 6.5: One of the few home players who tried to make things happen. He created three chances with some good crossing from the left. Defensively, he was given a runaround, but he at least offered some threat going forward.

Alessio Zerbin - 6.0: Incredibly frustrating to watch. He was very active, taking four shots, but his decision-making and execution were poor. He was unlucky to hit the crossbar late on, but his overall performance was defined by wastefulness, losing possession 18 times.

Filippo Terracciano - 6.0: He put in a shift defensively, winning six of his eight duels and drawing fouls. However, he offered very little on the ball and struggled to help his team build any meaningful attacks.

Youssef Maleh - 5.5: Largely anonymous in midfield. He lost the majority of his duels and was a passenger for large parts of the game. Created a couple of chances but needed to offer much more protection to his defence.

Alberto Grassi - 6.0: He was busy and made some important defensive contributions, including four clearances. He tried to get things moving but was ultimately overrun by Inter's superior midfield before being subbed.

Forwards

Jamie Vardy - 5.0: Looked completely isolated and fed off scraps. He lost possession 10 times and his frustration boiled over, earning him a yellow card. It was a thankless task for him up front with such little service.

Federico Bonazzoli - 5.5: He managed one shot on target but was otherwise completely ineffective. He struggled to link up play and was easily marshalled by Inter's defence. Substituted after a quiet 67 minutes.

Substitutes

Milan Djuric - N/A: Offered a physical presence but had little impact.

Mikayil Faye - N/A: Came on to shore up the defence.

Romano Floriani Mussolini - N/A: A late cameo in midfield.

Manager

D. Nicola - 5.0: His team looked out of their depth from the very beginning. The defensive setup was easily breached, and they offered next to nothing in attack. He was unable to change the flow of the game, and his side was convincingly beaten.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's Man of the Match was Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan.

Worst Performer

Federico Ceccherini was the worst performer in the Cremonese vs Inter clash.