In the match of the 29th round, held on Sunday at the Arena Garibaldi – Romeo Anconetani, Pisa secured a solid 3-1 victory over Cagliari. Defender Antonio Caracciolo was the star of the show, scoring two goals (6’ and 53’) and playing a crucial role in Pisa’s offensive strategy. Additionally, Stefano Moreo converted a penalty in the 8th minute to give Pisa an early lead.
Despite a commendable effort from Cagliari, who saw Leonardo Pavoletti find the net with a strike in the 66th minute, the visitors were unable to alter the final score.
Adam Obert of Cagliari almost changed the course of the match as his shot hit the post in the first half, missing an opportunity to equalize.
Caracciolo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, having a significant impact with his two goals. Moreo also made his mark by scoring and testing the opposing goalkeeper with four attempts.
Pisa’s head coach, Oscar Hiljemark, lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Nicolás in goal, with Arturo Calabresi, Simone Canestrelli, and Antonio Caracciolo as defenders. The midfield was comprised of Mehdi Léris, Michel Aebischer, Marius Marin, and Samuele Angori, while the attacking trio consisted of Stefano Moreo, Rafiu Durosinmi, and Matteo Tramoni.
Cagliari, managed by Fabio Pisacane, employed a 3-5-2 setup, which included Elia Caprile as the goalkeeper, supported by Zé Pedro, Yerry Mina, and Alberto Dossena in defense. The midfield featured Marco Palestra, Michel Adopo, Gianluca Gaetano, Ibrahim Sulemana, and Adam Obert, while Michael Folorunsho and Semih Kilicsoy were up front.
Referee Federico La Penna officiated the match at the Arena Garibaldi – Romeo Anconetani.
Following this game, Pisa will visit Como 1907 in the next round, while Cagliari will face Napoli at home.
Post-match, Pisa finds itself with 18 points, sitting in 19th place on the league table, whereas Cagliari has accumulated 30 points, ranking 15th.
Substitutions for Pisa
15’ 1T – Marius Marin out for Malthe Hojholt
71’ 2T – Matteo Tramoni out for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
89’ 2T – Mehdi Léris out for Idrissa Touré
Bookings for Pisa:
15’ 2T – Michel Aebischer (Delaying the game)
Red Cards for Pisa:
36’ 1T – Rafiu Durosinmi (Direct Red)
Substitutions for Cagliari
45’ 2T – Yerry Mina out for Gabriele Zappa, Michel Adopo out for Leonardo Pavoletti, Arturo Calabresi out for Raúl Albiol
63’ 2T – Gianluca Gaetano out for Luca Mazzitelli, Semih Kilicsoy out for Yael Trepy
75’ 2T – Zé Pedro out for Agustín Albarracin
Bookings for Cagliari:
1’ 2T – Zé Pedro (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2T – Adam Obert (Simulation), 32’ 2T – Alberto Dossena (Unsporting behavior)
Red Cards for Cagliari:
35’ 2T – Adam Obert (Second Yellow Card)