Felix Afena-Gyan played a pivotal role in guiding US Cremonese to a come-from-behind victory against Crotone, securing a 3-1 win in the Round 64 encounter of the 2023/24 Coppa Italia campaign on Monday evening.

Starting as a striker for his team, Afena-Gyan's presence was instrumental in turning the tide of the match.

Despite being the home team, US Cremonese faced a challenging start to the game, conceding an early goal to visitors Crotone. Marco Tumminello found the back of the net after just seven minutes into the first half, putting US Cremonese on the back foot.

However, Felix Afena-Gyan and his teammates displayed resilience and determination, refusing to give in to the deficit.

The team regrouped and gradually gained control of the match, working diligently to mount a comeback.

In the 30th minute, their efforts bore fruit as Black Stars forward Felix Afena-Gyan unleashed a superb strike that found the back of the net, leveling the score and reinvigorating US Cremonese.

Buoyed by Afena-Gyan's goal, US Cremonese continued to press forward and dominated the proceedings.

The match eventually progressed into extra time, where US Cremonese capitalized on their momentum to secure a decisive 3-1 victory, booking their place in the next round of the Coppa Italia.

Felix Afena-Gyan's pivotal goal and the team's impressive comeback serve as a testament to their determination and teamwork, setting a positive tone for their campaign in the Coppa Italia.