Key Takeaways:
- Jamie Vardy netted his first brace in Serie A as Cremonese recorded a 3-1 win away to Bologna
- Bologna suffered their first home defeat of the season, missing the chance to close within a point of AC Milan and Napoli
- Vardy now has four goals from nine matches as Cremonese sit 11th with 17 points from 13 matches
Match Overview
Jamie Vardy proved the difference as Cremonese earned a 3-1 victory over a high-flying Bologna side, handing the hosts their first home loss of the campaign. This result denied Bologna an opportunity to move to within one point of Serie A’s joint leaders, AC Milan and Napoli.
Bologna had a chance to go within a point of the top of Serie A with a win…
Instead 38-year-old Jamie Vardy scored twice to lead Cremonese to a 3-1 victory 🍷 pic.twitter.com/UmgrMetDF9
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 1, 2025
Decisive Moments and Scoring Summary
Martin Payero opened the scoring in the 31st minute for the visitors. Shortly after, Vardy capitalised on a well-timed run to break through the Bologna back line, calmly finishing past goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia to double Cremonese’s lead in the 35th minute.
Bologna responded as Riccardo Orsolini converted from the penalty spot, reducing the deficit. However, Vardy re-established Cremonese’s two-goal advantage just five minutes into the second half, striking at a rain-soaked Stadio Renato Dall’Ara and securing his team’s first win in four matches.
| Goal Scorer | Minute | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Payero | 31′ | Cremonese |
| Jamie Vardy | 35′ | Cremonese |
| Riccardo Orsolini (penalty) | 45’+3 | Bologna |
| Jamie Vardy | 50′ | Cremonese |
Player and Manager Insights
After the match, Vardy commented: “I think we were just missing a bit of rain – this is a typical midweek in the UK,” adding, “The most important thing was getting the three points and keeping that progress going. It’s another step in the right direction.
“It’s all about commitment and wanting what’s best for the club. Everyone’s on that same page and everyone’s pushing forward to make sure that come the end of the season it will have been a successful year.”
Cremonese manager Davide Nicola praised Vardy, stating: “Great players are easy to handle as they know what they’re supposed to do – and they know how to do it,” and continued, “They set themselves apart for their qualities as players, but also for their spirit and how they behave. That’s how he is – he’s comfortable with who he is, good humoured. He came here with the mentality of making himself available for the team.”
Vardy’s Season and Career So Far
The 38-year-old forward, who joined Cremonese in September on a free transfer with a one-year deal (option of a further year if the club avoid relegation), now has four goals from nine appearances this season. Cremonese sit 11th in Serie A with 17 points after 13 matches.
Previously, Vardy scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for Leicester City, leading the club to a Premier League title in 2015-16 and lifting the FA Cup in 2021. Internationally, he found the net seven times in 26 outings for England.
