In a thrilling Serie A clash at the Unipol Domus, Cagliari secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atalanta, showcasing their resilience and determination to claim all three points.
The match kicked off with an early breakthrough for Atalanta, as Gianluca Scammaca found the back of the net in the 13th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Ademola Lookman to give the visitors the lead and put Cagliari on the back foot.
However, Cagliari responded strongly and managed to level the score just before halftime. In the 42nd minute, Tommaso Augello capitalized on an assist from Eldor Shomurodov to restore parity for the home side.
As the match approached its climax, both teams pushed forward in search of a winning goal. In the dying moments of the game, Cagliari’s perseverance paid off when Nicolas Viola found the back of the net in the 88th minute, turning in an assist from Zito Luvumbo to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory for the hosts.
With this important win, Cagliari climbs to 13th place in the Serie A table with 30 points from 31 games, while Atalanta remains in 6th place with 50 points from 30 games played.
The result serves as a statement of intent from Cagliari as they continue their battle to secure their place in Serie A, while Atalanta will look to bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming fixtures as they push for European qualification.
