Two Indonesian players, Emil Audero and Jay Idzes, created history by facing off in Serie A. Although Jay had a remarkable debut, Cremonese emerged victorious with a 3-2 win in an exciting game.
In an unexpected historic moment, Indonesian players Emil Audero (Cremonese) and Jay Idzes (Sassuolo) went head-to-head not in their domestic league, but in Serie A, one of Europe’s top football championships. This encounter not only filled Indonesian fans with pride but also marked a significant milestone in both players’ careers.
Notably, this was Jay Idzes’ first Serie A appearance for Sassuolo after not playing in the previous loss to Napoli. Under the guidance of coach Fabio Grosso, Jay was given the chance to play the full 90 minutes in a tense match against Cremonese.
The match between Cremonese and Sassuolo was full of drama. Cremonese took the lead with two first-half goals from Filippo Terracciano and Franco Vazquez. However, Sassuolo fought back fiercely. In the second half, Andrea Pinamonti and Domenico Berardi scored to level the game at 2-2. What seemed destined to end in a draw was overturned by a careless mistake from Sassuolo’s Alieu Fadera, leading to their defeat.
Although the result was disappointing for Jay Idzes, this match represents a key milestone in his Serie A career. Both Jay and Emil Audero will return to Indonesia after the game to prepare for upcoming international fixtures against Taiwan and Lebanon under FIFA in September.
This game was not only a showdown between two Indonesian players but also a testament to the progress of Indonesian football in top global leagues. Indonesian fans will surely continue to follow the promising careers of these two talents in future matches.
Following this emotional win, Cremonese now tops Serie A and will continue their campaign facing Hellas Verona on September 15, while Sassuolo aims to regain form against Lazio a day earlier.