Cremonese delivered a statement away performance in the 2026-27 Serie B season, defeating Vicenza 4-1 at the Stadio Romeo Menti on Monday, 9 November 2026. After falling behind early, the visitors scored four unanswered goals to take all three points and strengthen their push toward the top of the Serie B standings.

The final scoreline tells the story of a match that turned sharply after a bright Vicenza start. The home side pressed with energy and took the lead through Tommaso Mancini, but Cremonese responded with growing authority and eventually controlled the contest in midfield. By the final whistle, the visitors were comfortable winners and Vicenza were left to reflect on a damaging home defeat.

Match overview

Vicenza began the game with the urgency expected of a side eager to make home advantage count. Their high press forced Cremonese into several early clearances, and the reward arrived in the 17th minute when Mancini latched onto a loose ball inside the penalty area and finished low past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.

Cremonese did not panic. They gradually settled into possession, moved the ball more quickly through midfield and began to find space behind Vicenza’s advanced full-backs. The equaliser came in the 34th minute through Manuel De Luca, who met a right-wing cross with a firm header. Deep in first-half stoppage time, Cremonese turned the game around when Michele Collocolo curled a precise effort into the far corner from the edge of the box.

The second half was largely controlled by the visitors. Cremonese doubled their advantage in the 61st minute when Franco Vazquez converted a penalty after a handball inside the area, and Cristian Buonaiuto completed the scoring in the 84th minute with a composed finish on the counterattack. Vicenza pushed late in search of a consolation goal, but Cremonese managed the closing stages with maturity.

Key moments

• 17th minute – Vicenza 1-0: Tommaso Mancini capitalised on a loose ball in the box and finished low to give the home side an early lead.
• 34th minute – Vicenza 1-1: Manuel De Luca headed home from a right-wing cross to bring Cremonese level.
• 45+2 minutes – Vicenza 1-2: Michele Collocolo curled a fine strike into the far corner to put Cremonese ahead before half-time.
• 61st minute – Vicenza 1-3: Franco Vazquez converted from the penalty spot after a handball was awarded inside the Vicenza area.
• 84th minute – Vicenza 1-4: Cristian Buonaiuto finished a fast counterattack to cap a dominant second-half display.

Tactical story

Vicenza’s 4-3-3 caused problems early on, with their front three pressing Cremonese’s centre-backs and forcing mistakes in the first 20 minutes. The approach worked while the home side had fresh legs and the crowd behind them, but it also left space in midfield once Cremonese beat the initial press.

Cremonese adjusted well, building with a back three in possession and using their wing-backs to stretch Vicenza’s defensive line. Collocolo and Vazquez became increasingly influential between the lines, and Cremonese’s second goal just before half-time was the decisive blow. After the break, the visitors slowed the tempo, protected their lead and picked their moments to attack. Vicenza’s midfield struggled to track late runners, and the penalty early in the second half removed any realistic hope of a comeback.

Standout players

De Luca led the Cremonese line with intelligence, holding up play and giving his teammates time to join attacks. Collocolo was the game’s most complete midfielder, combining energy with quality in the final third, while Vazquez dictated the rhythm and converted the crucial penalty. Buonaiuto made a strong impact from the bench and rounded off the scoring with a calm finish.

For Vicenza, Mancini was the brightest attacking presence and took his goal well. Their goalkeeper made a fine save at 2-1 to keep the home side within reach, but the defence could not withstand Cremonese’s sustained pressure. The home midfield worked hard early on but faded as the game wore on.

What it means for the Serie B table

The three points lift Cremonese into the promotion places and give their goal difference a significant boost. Their away form has been one of the strengths of their 2026-27 Serie B campaign, and this result will be remembered as one of their most convincing road performances of the season.

For Vicenza, the defeat leaves them with work to do in the relegation fight. Their home form is becoming a concern, particularly because they have now conceded four goals at the Stadio Romeo Menti. The Serie B standings remain tight, but Vicenza will need to respond quickly in their next fixtures to avoid being dragged de