Cagliari - Sassuolo - 2:1. Italian Championship, 15th round. Match review, statistics

On 11 December, one of the matches of the 15th round of the Italian football championship took place. Cagliari (Italy) and Sassuolo (Italy) met.

Italian Championship, 15th round

Cagliari (Italy) - Sassuolo (Italy) - 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: G. Lapadula (90+3), L. Pavoletti (90+9) - Martin Erlich (7)

Warnings: A. Loriente (9), Ruan (35), Martin Erlich (43), E. Goldaniga (55), Ruan (63), A. Consigli (69), S. Mulattieri (90+4), Christian Thorstvedt (90+2).

Cagliari vs Sassuolo match review:

In a thrilling Serie A match between Cagliari and Sassuolo at the Unipol Domus stadium, the spectators were treated to a tense battle in which everyone was on the edge of their seats. Both teams were keen to win crucial points and the game turned into a rollercoaster of emotions, with the scoreline in regulation time reflecting a surprising turn of events that ended in a 2-1 victory for Cagliari. The match started with Sassuolo taking the lead in the 7th minute when M. Erlik made the Cagliari defence wince with a shot from the byline. This goal set the tone for a busy first half, marked by tense play and several yellow cards. Sassuolo's A. Lauriente received a caution in the 9th minute, joined by his teammates R. Tressoldi and M. Erlik, who were sent off in the 35th and 43rd minutes respectively. Cagliari player E. Goldaniga also received a yellow card in the 55th minute. At the start of the second half, Cagliari made two quick substitutions on 59 minutes, bringing on I. Suleman instead of Z. Luvumbo and N. Nandes instead of L. Pavoletti. These changes brought fresh energy into Cagliari's game and they started to go forward with more determination. Tensions rose when in the 63rd minute Sassuolo's R. Tressoldi received his second yellow card of the match, leaving his team with ten men. In the 65th minute, Sassuolo quickly responded with two substitutions, bringing on S. Castillejo instead of G.M. Ferrari and M. Pedersen instead of A. Lauriente. However, the attempts to regroup were hampered by a yellow card received by A. Consigli in the 69th minute. Consigli received a yellow card in the 69th minute.

The match continued with a flurry of substitutions as both teams looked for fresh energy to change the situation on the pitch. Sassuolo made their third substitution in the 73rd minute, bringing on M. Vina instead of N. Bayrami, while Cagliari responded with their own substitution in the 74th minute, replacing G. Oristanio with E. Shomurodov. Shomurodov. As the game approached the final stage, tension reached new heights. In the 81st minute, Sassuolo made two more substitutions, bringing on A. Pinamonti instead of S. Mulattieri and U. Racic instead of K. Volpato. In response, Cagliari introduced T. Augello instead of M. Mancosu in the 90th minute and M. Prati instead of A. Petagna in an attempt to level the score. In a dramatic turn of events, Cagliari managed to turn the tide in the final minutes of the match. In the 90th minute G. Lapadula equalised, which sent the home fans into a frenzy. Their joy increased when L. Pavoletti scored the winning goal just a few moments later, consolidating Cagliari's remarkable victory. The match was not without drama: K. Thorstvedt and S. Mulattieri of Sassouri were both sent off. Mulattieri of Sassuolo received yellow cards in the 90th minute. However, it was Cagliari who emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter, proving that determination and the ability not to give up can surpass all expectations even in the face of adversity. Both teams showed a decent level of skill and passion, making this Serie A encounter an unforgettable one. The resilience shown by Cagliari is testament to the unpredictability and fascination of football. As they leave the Unipol Domus stadium, fans will undoubtedly remember this exciting match for years to come.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Napoli vs Cagliari, Udinese vs Sassuolo.

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