In an exciting encounter, Cagliari and Como played to a 1-1 draw, with Patrick Cutrone scoring to help Como secure their first Serie A point in 21 years. The match saw Roberto Piccoli open the scoring for Cagliari just before halftime, but Cutrone’s equalizer brought joy to the Como camp.
Cagliari, looking to build on their previous draw against Roma, faced a Como side dealing with several injuries, including Raphael Varane, Daniele Baselli, and Abildgaard. New signings Sergi Roberto, Nico Paz, and Maxi Perrone were available on the bench for the visitors.
Before the match, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of former coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, who had a notable career in Italian football.
The game started with a disallowed goal from Andrea Belotti, who was clearly offside. Cagliari pressed forward, with Alberto Moreno’s powerful shot saved by the goalkeeper. Zito Luvumbo came close, hitting the base of the post, while Gabriel Strefezza’s curling effort was also denied.
Cagliari took the lead just before the break when Sebastiano Luperto’s clever pass found Roberto Piccoli, who managed to head the ball past Pepe Reina.
Como made a tactical change at halftime, introducing Maxi Perrone, who quickly made an impact. His assist led to Cutrone’s goal, marking Como’s return to the scoresheet after a long absence from the top flight. Following a corner, Cutrone slid in at the back post to equalize.
Both teams had chances to secure a winner, with Reina showing bravery in goal and Simone Scuffet making crucial saves for Como. Cagliari’s Alberto Cerri missed a golden opportunity from close range, while Reina had to recover quickly from a few close calls.
Ultimately, the match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with a point as they look to build momentum in the early stages of the season. For Como, the result signifies a positive step forward after years away from Serie A, while Cagliari will be eager to convert draws into victories in their upcoming fixtures.
Goals: Piccoli 44 (Ca), Cutrone 53 (Co)
Cagliari (3-5-2): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina (dal 67′ Palomino), Luperto; Azzi, Deiola, Prati (dal 60′ Adopo), Marin, Augello (dall’81’ Obert); Piccoli (dall’81’ Pavoletti), Luvumbo (dal 67′ Lapadula). All. Nicola.
Como (4-4-2): Reina; Iovine, Dossena (dall’89’ Goldaniga), Barba, Moreno; Strefezza, Braunoder (dal 46′ Perrone), Mazzitelli (dal 68′ Sergi Roberto), Da Cunha (dal 58′ Nico Paz); Cutrone, Belotti (dal 58′ Cerri). All. Fabregas.
