Roma 3-0 Cremonese Player Ratings: Bryan Cristante Shines Brightest in Commanding Victory | Serie A

AS Roma thumped US Cremonese to claim a 3-0 win at Stadio Olimpico in a one-sided Serie A match. Now, let's check out Roma vs Cremonese player ratings from the game.

Roma controlled the game for long periods. The hosts showed greater quality and created more chances, especially in the second half. They eventually broke the deadlock and maintained their advantage until the final whistle.

Bryan Cristante opened the scoring for Roma. Evan Ndicka added a second goal. Substitute Niccolò Pisilli scored late to complete the win.

Cremonese struggled to create opportunities and spent much of the match defending. Roma’s midfield controlled possession and dictated the tempo throughout the game. The result was a comfortable and deserved victory for the home side.

Key Takeaways

1. Bryan Cristante scored the opening goal for AS Roma against US Cremonese at Stadio Olimpico.
2. Evan Ndicka doubled Roma’s lead in the second half.
3. Substitute Niccolò Pisilli added a late goal to seal a 3-0 victory.

Roma Player Ratings vs Cremonese

Here are AS Roma player ratings from the Serie A game:

Goalkeeper

Mile Svilar - 6.5: Had a very quiet evening between the sticks. Cremonese rarely threatened his goal, leaving him as more of a spectator. He made a good high claim and distributed the ball decently when called upon. A clean sheet is a clean sheet, but he was hardly tested.

Defenders

Evan Ndicka - 8.5: A colossal performance at the back and a threat going forward. He was solid defensively, winning most of his duels and making crucial clearances. Capped off his display with a well-taken goal, showing great awareness to be in the right place at the right time. He even had another shot saved. What a game.

Gianluca Mancini - 6.5: A mixed bag for Mancini, really. He was generally solid but had a few shaky moments, getting dribbled past once. Unlucky not to score, rattling the crossbar with a header in the first half. His passing was tidy, but he looked a little less composed than his defensive partners.

Daniele Ghilardi - 6.5: Did his job effectively for the 45 minutes he was on the pitch. He was strong in the duel and drew a few fouls to relieve pressure. We noticed he was comfortable stepping out with the ball. Was substituted at halftime for a tactical switch, but he didn't put a foot wrong.

Midfielders

Bryan Cristante - 9.0: The undisputed man of the match. What a performance. He ran the show from the middle of the park, scoring the crucial opening goal with a powerful header. He also provided the assist for Ndicka's goal and created another big chance. His stats speak for themselves: 11 duels won, 5 tackles, and 3 key passes. Simply unstoppable.

Manu Koné - 7.5: A very energetic and effective display. He was all over the pitch, recovering the ball six times and driving forward with purpose. From our perspective, his partnership with Cristante was key to Roma's dominance. He wasn't afraid to shoot, though his efforts were off target. A tireless engine in midfield.

Zeki Çelik - 6.5: A decent, if unspectacular, outing on the flank. He got forward to support the attack and put in a few crosses, though his delivery could have been better. Defensively he was okay but did lose a few duels. He was a willing runner for the team before being substituted.

Wesley - 6.0: A frustrating night for the wing-back. He got into good positions and even created a big chance late on, but his final product was often lacking. He lost possession a staggering 20 times which is just too much. Worked hard but struggled to make a real impact on the game.

Forwards

Lorenzo Pellegrini - 7.0: The creative spark for much of his time on the pitch. He delivered a perfect corner for Cristante's opener, a crucial contribution. He floated around, looking for pockets of space and created three chances in total. Was taken off with about 20 minutes to go, but his job was done.

Donyell Malen - 7.0: Looked dangerous but lacked the finishing touch. He had five shots in total but only one was on target. What stood out to us was his constant movement, which caused problems for the Cremonese defence. He just couldn't find that goal his efforts probably deserved.

Bryan Zaragoza - 7.0: A lively first-half performance. He was a menace with his dribbling, completing three successful runs and putting in some dangerous crosses. He created the chance for Mancini that hit the bar. Faded slightly before being subbed off, but a promising display.

Substitutes

Niccolò Pisilli - 7.5: Came on and scored a goal. You can't ask for much more than that. Looked bright and took his chance with composure. A fantastic cameo.

Lorenzo Venturino - 7.0: Made a real impact after replacing Zaragoza. He was involved in two goals and looked sharp. His energy helped push Roma to seal the win.

Neil El Aynaoui - 6.5: Came on to shore up the midfield and did his job well. Picked up a yellow card but was otherwise solid and kept things ticking over.

Jan Ziólkowski - N/A: Brought on for the final few minutes with the game already won.

Manager

G. Gasperini - 8.0: His game plan worked to perfection. The team was patient in the first half and ruthless in the second. His substitutions were spot on, with Pisilli and Venturino making key contributions off the bench. A comfortable and well-managed victory.

Cremonese Player Ratings vs Roma

Check out Cremonese player ratings from the match against Roma:

Goalkeeper

Emil Audero - 6.0: It's tough for a keeper when you concede three, but it could have been more without him. He made two decent saves to keep the scoreline respectable. His distribution was a bit hit-or-miss, though. He couldn't do much about the goals he conceded.

Defenders

Sebastiano Luperto - 5.5: He was incredibly busy and made a whopping 10 clearances, which shows the pressure he was under. However, he was part of a defence that was breached three times. He battled hard but was ultimately overwhelmed by Roma's relentless attack.

Filippo Terracciano - 6.0: Probably the best of a bad bunch at the back. He won all of his duels and was strong in the air, making some important clearances. He even created a big chance going forward. Despite his individual effort, the defence as a unit was poor.

Francesco Folino - 5.0: A very difficult night for the defender. He struggled to cope with Roma's forwards and lost most of his duels. While he made a few clearances, he looked off the pace and was part of a backline that offered little resistance. A learning experience for him.

Midfielders

Morten Thorsby - 5.0: A really tough game for the midfielder. He was involved in a massive 23 duels but lost 13 of them, and he got booked for a clumsy challenge. We felt he was completely overrun in the midfield battle against Cristante and Koné. He also missed a big chance to score.

Giuseppe Pezzella - 6.0: He worked hard down the flank and made a couple of good tackles. Tried to get forward and put some crosses in, but he was mostly occupied with defensive duties. A battling performance before he was substituted in the second half.

Alessio Zerbin - 5.5: Another player who struggled to get into the game. He lost possession frequently and his passing was inaccurate. He won a decent number of his duels but failed to provide any real attacking threat. A forgettable evening for him.

Youssef Maleh - 5.5: He was busy without being effective. Recovered the ball a few times but lost possession too often and struggled in his duels. From our perspective, he was a passenger for large parts of the game and couldn't impose himself on the match at all.

Martín Payero - 6.0: Looked tidy and composed before his unfortunate injury. He was successful with his dribbles and won most of his duels. It's a shame his night was cut short, as he seemed one of Cremonese's better players in the first half.

Forwards

Federico Bonazzoli - 6.5: The captain fought a lonely battle up front. He was excellent at holding up the ball, drawing five fouls and winning a good number of his duels. However, he was completely isolated and had no service to work with, resulting in a quiet night in front of goal.

Antonio Sanabria - 5.0: He was virtually anonymous. Touched the ball only 15 times in 63 minutes and lost most of his duels. He was caught offside and offered no threat whatsoever before being rightly substituted. A very poor performance.

Substitutes

Warren Bondo - 5.5: Came on for the injured Payero but couldn't replicate his influence. Was largely anonymous.

Jamie Vardy - 6.0: Added a bit of presence but was just as starved of service as the starters.

Milan Djuric - N/A: Came on late with the game lost.

Mikayil Faye - N/A: Had little time to make any sort of impact.

Manager

D. Nicola - 5.0: His team was set up to defend but they couldn't handle Roma's quality. They offered nothing in attack and looked disjointed all over the pitch. The substitutions made little difference, and it felt like a damage limitation exercise that failed. A tough day at the office.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match was Bryan Cristante.

Worst Performer

Morten Thorsby was not at his best in the AS Roma vs US Cremonese game.