Cyriel Dessers was a second half substitute as Cremonese fell to a 2-0 defeat in the hands Fiorentina on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Having cut down giants Napoli and Roma on their way to the semi-final of the 2022/23 Coppa Italia Cup, Cremonese met a determined Fiorentina who dominated largely the first leg of the tie.
Nigeria striker, Cyriel Dessers who was left on the bench could not perform his heroics act as he did in the previous round against AS Roma despite being introduced for Franck Tsadjout after the break.
The forward immediately had a chance to equalise after his introduction, but his shot was saved by Pietro Terracciano.
Arthur Cabral gave Fiorentina the lead on 27 minutes with a perfect header from a right-footed cross from Cristiano Biraghi.
Nico Gonzalez converted from the spot 15 minutes from time for Fiorentina's second goal of the game.
Dessers compatriot, David Okereke missed the game due to injury.
The second leg will be played at the Stadio Franchi in Florence on April 27.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba