ROME (AP) — It took all of 85 seconds for Juventus to score its first goal under Luciano Spalletti.

Filip Kostic celebrated his 33rd birthday by finishing off a swift team effort that included a backheel pass from Lois Openda in the second minute of a 2-1 win at Cremonese in Serie A on Saturday.

Andrea Cambiaso added another for Juventus midway through the second half before former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy pulled one back for Cremonese.

Spalletti was hired on Thursday to replace Igor Tudor, who was fired three days earlier after an eight-match winless streak.

The victory boosted Juventus up to fifth place and level with the two Milan clubs, which both play on Sunday.

Spalletti said during his presentation on Friday that he believes he can turn Juventus into a title contender and

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