Cremonese Upsets Torino With Late Goal, Defying Pre-Game Projections
CREMONA, Italy (April 19, 2026) (Interstat) — US Cremonese opened its Serie A season with a 1-0 victory over Torino on Sunday at Stadio Giovanni Zini, overcoming pre-game projections.
The visitors, favored by statistical models to win, were shut out. The decisive goal came late, built from substitutes. Eybi Nije provided the assist, with Enzo Ebossé also credited with a key assist on the play.
The match grew tense in the final half-hour, with four yellow cards issued between the 60th and 80th minutes, including one to each assist provider. The result gives Cremonese a winning start in league play, while Torino begins its campaign with a loss.