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Serie A | Cagliari 3-2 Torino: Match Report

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In a rollercoaster match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Cagliari emerged victorious with a 3-2 win against Torino. The game showcased dramatic turns of events, featuring a stunning free-kick, defensive heroics, and an unfortunate own goal.

The match began with both teams showing promise. Nicolas Viola’s free-kick for Cagliari was initially saved, while Torino’s Samuele Ricci failed to capitalize on a promising opportunity. Cagliari’s breakthrough came when Viola’s powerful free-kick from the edge of the area caught Torino’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic off guard, giving the Sardinians the lead.

However, Torino quickly responded. Tonny Sanabria equalized with a header from Valentin Lazaro’s corner kick, dedicating his celebration to injured teammate Duvan Zapata.

The game took another turn when Torino’s Karol Linetty, newly appointed as team captain, scored a spectacular long-range goal that left Cagliari’s goalkeeper Simone Scuffet with no chance. This put Torino in the lead and seemed to shift the momentum in their favor.

Undeterred, Cagliari fought back. Their equalizer came through defensive efforts, with Jose Luis Palomino heading in from close range following a corner kick assisted by Sebastiano Luperto. The Sardinians then completed their comeback in dramatic fashion when Roberto Piccoli’s cross deflected off Torino’s Saul Coco into his own net.

Despite Torino’s desperate attempts to level the score, including a close-range header from Che Adams that required a spectacular save from Scuffet, Cagliari held on to secure the win.

This thrilling victory marks a significant turnaround for Cagliari, who have shown improved form in recent matches. Conversely, Torino suffered their third consecutive 3-2 defeat, a concerning trend for the team that was once leading Serie A.


Goals: Viola 38 (C), Sanabria 41 (T), Linetty 55 (T), Palomino 74 (C), Coco og 78 (C)

Cagliari (4-2-3-1): Scuffet; Zappa, Luperto, Mina (63′ Palomino), Augello; Adopo (63′ Gaetano), Makoumbou (80′ Deiola); Zortea, Viola (63′ Lapadula), Luvumbo (46′ Marin); Piccoli. 

Torino (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Walukiewicz, Coco, Masina; Lazaro (82′ Dembele), Linetty (75′ Gineitis), Ricci, Vlasic (82′ Karamoh), Vojvoda; Adams, Sanabria.


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