US Cremonese have continued a late fight to escape relegation from Serie A after striker Cyriel Dessers grabbed an all-important winner against Empoli.
Cremonese are second from bottom of the standings with 19 points from 30 games after they recorded their second straight win of the campaign Friday night.
They are now seven points from safety with eight rounds of matches to the end of the season.
The 28-year-old Dessers is his club’s joint leading scorer with six goals from 24 appearances.
Compatriot David Okereke has netted five goals.