SERIE D: Crema non decolla contro la capolista Varesina e rimane nella mischia della bassa classifica

Crema's struggles continue as they fail to overcome league leaders Varesina

Crema's dismal run in Serie D continued on Sunday as they were held to a disappointing draw by league leaders Varesina.

Despite having home advantage, Crema failed to capitalize on their opportunities and were unable to break down a resolute Varesina defense.

The result leaves Crema languishing in the lower reaches of the table, with their hopes of a play-off place fading fast.

Crema's latest setback extends their winless run to five matches, with the team having picked up just two points from their last five outings.

Their struggles have seen them slip down to 12th in the table, just three points above the relegation zone.

With just seven games remaining in the season, Crema will need to improve their form dramatically if they are to avoid a relegation battle.

Meanwhile, Varesina's draw with Crema maintains their impressive unbeaten record this season.

The league leaders have now dropped just two points from their 17 matches, and they look well on course to secure promotion to Serie C.

Varesina will be hoping to continue their fine form when they host Varese in their next match on Sunday.

Crema will be looking to arrest their slide down the table when they travel to face Casatese on Sunday.

The match will be a tough test for Crema, but it is one that they will need to win if they are to keep their play-off hopes alive.

A defeat could see Crema drop into the relegation zone, so they will need to be at their best to avoid such a fate.