Cremonese Holds Verona to 0-0 Draw in Vardy's Serie A Debut
Jamie Vardy makes his Serie A debut, coming off the bench for Cremonese in a goalless draw against Hellas Verona.
The match took a concerning turn for Roberto Gagliardini, who was substituted just over 30 minutes into his Verona...
Hellas Verona and Cremonese played out a goalless draw at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Monday evening. The match marked the Serie A debut of former Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, who came on as a substitute for Federico Bonazzoli in the 58th minute. Despite Jamie Vardy's introduction, neither team could find the back of the net, with Verona's Giovane and Gift Orban missing notable chances.
Vardy's debut was a cautious one, with coach Davide Nicola opting to introduce him as a substitute due to his fitness levels. The 38-year-old striker expressed his emotions upon entering the pitch, and despite not scoring, he showed glimpses of his skill. The draw extends Cremonese's unbeaten start to the season, while Verona's winless streak continues.
Verona dominated the early stages, with Brazilian Giovane creating several chances, although some were more promising than others. Gift Orban had a golden opportunity to score with 10 minutes left in the first half, but he took an extra touch after a through ball from Suat Serdar, allowing goalkeeper Emil Audero to make the save at the near post.
The match took a concerning turn for Roberto Gagliardini, who was substituted just over 30 minutes into his Verona debut due to an injury that appeared to be a potential dislocated shoulder. This unfortunate incident marked an inauspicious start to his time with the club.
The points are shared in #VeronaCremonese 🤝 pic.twitter.com/z7IaqHgBcW
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 15, 2025
The match saw a significant change around the hour mark when former England international Jamie Vardy was introduced as a substitute. Vardy came on alongside Jeremy Sarmiento and Alberto Grassi, replacing Federico Bonazzoli, Jari Vandeputte, and Warren Bondo. This marked Vardy's highly anticipated Serie A debut for Cremonese.
Cremonese attempted to exploit Vardy's strengths by playing long balls into the channel, but Verona's defense was well-organized, and opportunities were limited for both teams. Vardy tried to make an impact with a flick-on attempt from Franco Vázquez's long ball into the area, but Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò easily collected the ball.
Giovane Nascimento is the Panini Player of the Match 🏆#VeronaCremonese pic.twitter.com/m9m5JeCpqo
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 15, 2025
The match ultimately ended goalless, leaving Verona in 16th place with two points from three games. Meanwhile, Cremonese maintained their unbeaten start to the season, accumulating seven points from three matches.
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