Cremonese and Torino Draw 0-0 in Serie A Match at Stadio Zini

Cremonese and Torino played to a 0-0 draw at the Stadio Zini during the 33rd round of the 2025-2026 Serie A season on April 19, 2026 [4]. The match, which saw the hosts dominate the second half, ended in a stalemate that left the Cremonese side frustrated by a disallowed goal and the Torino squad securing their fortieth point of the campaign [1, 2].

Key takeaways

• The match concluded with a 0-0 scoreline, marking the third consecutive positive result for Roberto D’Aversa’s Torino side [1, 6].
• Cremonese had a goal by Baschirotto disallowed in the second half following an on-field VAR review by referee Michael Fabbri for a foul on goalkeeper Paleari [1, 4].
• Torino received three yellow cards in the second half, all issued to Coco, Njie, and Ebosse for tactical fouls or improper play [2, 4].
• The attendance at the Stadio Zini was recorded at 12,242 spectators [4].

A match of missed opportunities and VAR controversy

The first half was characterized by a cautious approach from both teams, resulting in a lack of significant scoring chances and a scoreless interval [1, 6]. The intensity increased after the break, with Cremonese pressing for a breakthrough [1]. The most notable moment occurred when Federico Bonazzoli forced a significant save from Torino goalkeeper Paleari with a curling left-footed strike from the edge of the area [1, 4]. Shortly after, Baschirotto appeared to score for the hosts, but the effort was overturned by referee Fabbri after a lengthy VAR consultation, who ruled that the defender had committed a foul on Paleari during the play [1, 4].

As the game entered the final stages, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, leading to a series of cautions for Torino players [2]. Njie, who had entered the match as a substitute, was booked shortly after coming on and was subsequently replaced by Kulenovic to avoid a potential second yellow card [2, 4]. In the final moments of stoppage time, both teams had opportunities to snatch a win; Audero made a decisive save for Cremonese to deny a strike from Kulenovic following a rapid counter-attack [4, 6].

Why it matters

The result leaves Cremonese in a precarious position in the league standings, sitting provisionally in the fourth-to-last spot [1]. While the point allows them to move up the table, they remain only one point ahead of Lecce, which holds a game in hand, keeping the relegation battle highly competitive [1]. For Torino, the draw represents a continuation of a steady run of form, though the team struggled to find rhythm against a motivated Cremonese side that was desperate to capitalize on their home-field advantage [2, 6]. Both clubs now look to their remaining fixtures to secure their respective objectives for the remainder of the season [1, 6].