📸 Vardy nets first Serie A goal, Brescianini jinxed, Atalanta draw | OneFootball

The match between Cremonese and Atalanta ends 1-1, the last Saturday fixture of the 8th matchday of the league.

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Nicola’s grigiorossi are not satisfied with Jamie Vardy’s first goal in Serie A, while La Dea confirmed their offensive identity but also their difficulty in finishing.

The match marks the fourth consecutive “X” (draw) for Atalanta, who remain unbeaten in the league, the only team in the top 5 European leagues alongside Bayern Munich.

🔁 Back-and-forth in the first half

The first half is a whirlwind of chances: Krstovic comes close to scoring with a header saved by Baschirotto, while Zerbin and Lookman ignite the match with bursts of speed and dangerous shots.

In the closing minutes, De Ketelaere wastes a golden opportunity with a header just steps from Silvestri, who proves decisive and keeps playing despite an ankle issue.

🔥 Wasteful Dea, Super Silvestri

In the second half, Juric’s team raises the tempo but hits a wall: Silvestri saves everything, from Samardzic to Lookman, while Terracciano sacrifices himself twice to save Cremonese.

Atalanta dominates the play but can’t find the winning touch, paying for their lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.

🦊 Vardy, finally!

The long-awaited moment arrives in the 79th minute: Jamie Vardy scores his first goal in Serie A, slotting home after a short clearance by Carnesecchi following an initiative from Zerbin.

The English striker celebrates with his trademark somersaults, sending the Zini into raptures and finally ending his goal drought.

Vardy (38 years and 287 days) has become the oldest player to score for Cremonese in Serie A and the first Englishman to find the net for the grigiorossi in the competition.

💥 Brescianini responds

The home side’s joy lasts just a minute: Brescianini finds a perfect left-footed volley that nestles in the corner, making it 1-1.

The goal ends Atalanta’s drought, who after two scoreless matches, finally find the net again after 348 minutes across the league and Champions League.

⚖️ Dea unbeaten, but more cutting edge needed

Fourth draw in a row for La Dea, who remain unbeaten: they are the only team in Serie A and, along with Bayern Munich, one of just two sides in the top 5 European leagues yet to lose in the league.

Atalanta still has the X Factor: Juric’s team draws again after stalemates against Como, Lazio, and Slavia Prague.

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