Cremonese 2-1 Roma: Jose Mourinho sent off as hosts claim first Serie A win in 27 years in dramatic match

Jose Mourinho was sent off as Roma fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at basement side Cremonese, missing the chance to climb into second place in Serie A. Daniel Ciofani’s 83rd-minute penalty proved to be the difference between the sides, as Cremonese claimed their first league win of the season and their first in the top-flight since March 1996.

Ad The hosts took a one-goal advantage into the interval thanks to Frank Tsadjout’s half-volley. TransfersUnsettled Mbappe wants City midfielder Silva to join PSG — Paper Round28/01/2023 AT 06:28 Mourinho was shown his marching orders for dissent just minutes into the second half and had to watch from the stands as Roma equalised with their first shot on target, Leonardo Spinazzola finishing coolly from a Gianluca Mancini ball over the top.

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