Serie A Week 2 Liveblog: Milan Breaks Dry Spell, Cremonese Pull Off Late Drama

Serie A Week 2 Liveblog: Milan Breaks Dry Spell, Cremonese Pull Off Late Drama

Milan end the drought with a confident win

After six rounds without a single point, AC Milan finally found a way past the opposition at the San Siro. The 2-0 scoreline against Lecce looked comfortable, but the performance was loaded with tactical adjustments from Stefano Pioli. The Rossoneri switched to a 4-2-3-1 in the second half, giving more freedom to the midfield duo of Sandro Tonali and Fikayo Tomori, which in turn opened spaces for the wingers.

Both goals came from former Chelsea players, underlining how the club’s recent English imports are beginning to justify their fees. Ruben Loftus‑Cheek struck first in the 23rd minute, latching onto a low cross from Davide Calabria and slotting it past Andrea Consigli with a composed finish. Christian Pulisic doubled the lead ten minutes later, converting a swift one‑two with Rafael Leão that left the Lecce defence scrambling.

Post‑match, Pioli praised the squad’s resilience, noting that “the mentality shift is evident; we’re no longer watching the game, we’re dictating it.” The victory lifts Milan to three points, moving them into the lower half of the table but, more importantly, restoring belief among a fanbase that has endured a long wait for success.

Cremonese’s comeback caps an explosive week

The real drama unfolded in Cremona, where the freshly promoted side turned a 0‑2 deficit into a 3‑2 win in the most spectacular fashion. The host started brightly, with Filippo Terrao heading in from a corner in the 7th minute – his first goal for the club and a statement of intent. Two minutes later, a quick exchange saw Sabri rush forward and hand the ball to Vasquez, whose low drive earned them a second lead before the half‑hour mark.

Sassuolo, coached by Alessio Dionisi, regrouped after the break. Andrea Pinamonte, returning from a loan at Genoa, nudged home a rebound after his earlier effort clanged off the crossbar. The visitors then earned a penalty when Domenico Bardi fouled a forward inside the box; Alberto Graci stepped up and calmly placed the spot‑kick into the bottom corner, equalising at 2‑2.

What could have been a tame draw turned into a night of nerves. In added time, Cremonese earned a penalty after debutant defender Romano Floriani was brought down in a crowded area. Forward Duca, the club’s recent signing from Serie B, took responsibility and calmly converted the spot‑kick in the 93rd minute, sending the San Giovanni Lupatoto crowd into a frenzy. The win marks Cremonese’s second consecutive victory, keeping their unbeaten start intact after the shocking 2‑1 win at Milan in the opening round.

Both teams now sit in contrasting positions. Sassuolo, despite displaying fight, remain winless and will be under pressure to secure three points in their next fixture. Cremonese, meanwhile, sit comfortably in the mid‑table, a rare achievement for a side newly promoted to the top flight.

This week’s action reinforced why Serie A week 2 is already being hailed as one of the most unpredictable starts in recent memory. Goals, penalties, and strategic masterstrokes kept fans glued to their screens, and the league’s narrative is shaping up to be a roller‑coaster of excitement.