Key Takeaways:
- Napoli clinched a 2-0 away victory against Cremonese in Serie A’s 17th round
- Rasmus Hojlund netted both first-half goals for the visitors, scoring in the 13th and 45th minutes
- Napoli moved up to second place with 34 points, while Cremonese remain 12th after a third consecutive winless match
Comprehensive Win for Neapolitans in Cremona
Napoli closed out the calendar year in impressive fashion, defeating Cremonese 2-0 on their travels during the 17th round of Serie A. Riding the momentum from their triumphant campaign in the recent Italian Supercup mini-tournament – which included victories over Milan and Bologna – the Neapolitans put on a convincing display to underline their strong form.
⏹️ Full time: #CremoneseNapoli 0-2
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— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) December 28, 2025
Hojlund Delivers Early Blow with First-Half Brace
The visitors established control early in the contest and were rewarded when Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finding the net after a rebound fell kindly to him following Leonardo Spinazzola’s blocked attempt. Hojlund doubled his tally just before the interval, brilliantly volleying in a cross supplied by Scott McTominay in the 45th minute.
Second-Half Dominance and Defensive Resistance
After the break, Napoli maintained their attacking pressure and generated several scoring opportunities. However, Emil Audero proved crucial for Cremonese, making six important saves to prevent further goals. Despite this resistance from the home goalkeeper, Cremonese could not mount a comeback.
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers | Points | League Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 2 | Rasmus Hojlund (13′, 45′) | 34 | 2 |
| Cremonese | 0 | – | 21 | 12 |
Implications for Serie A Table
With this win, Napoli have accumulated 34 points and sit in 3rd place in the standings. Cremonese, in contrast, have now gone three matches without victory, remaining in 12th position with 21 points.
