MATCH REPORT | Cagliari won in Turin

Cagliari conquered the Olimpico Grande Torino stadium, defeating Torino 2-1 in a thrilling and dramatic match. The Rossoblu, after falling behind in the first half, responded with determination and precision, first equalizing with Prati and then securing the winning goal with a spectacular second-half strike from Kilicsoy.

The first half saw Torino try to keep possession more, but Cagliari remained alert and lively. After a few minutes, Idrissi ran through on a pass from Luperto down the left flank. Paleari stopped him, touching the ball but also raising his leg to the Rossoblu’s hip, who went down. VAR called for Doveri, but the referee ordered a throw-in from inside the penalty area, not seeing any foul. The restart saw Cagliari play well, but in the 28th minute, the Granata took the lead through Vlasic, who capitalized on a well-orchestrated counterattack, putting the home side ahead after Caprile saved from Simeone and Adams set up the Croatian.

Cagliari’s reaction was swift: in the final minutes of the first half, Prati scored from close range from a corner kick to make it 1-1, following a pass from Mazzitelli, who had just finished off the corner, putting the game back into question at the end of the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, the story changed: Cagliari gained confidence and with even greater courage, they pushed on to the opponent’s goal. In the 66th minute, Kilicsoy scored the lead with a remarkable individual move, starting from midfield and beating several opponents before slotting home with a surgical left-footed shot, capping off a gem that sent the away fans and TV fans wild.

Torino attempted to respond by playing more offensively, seeking at least an equalizer, but the Rossoblu defense maintained order and concentration. Caprile consistently excelled at blocking and parrying shots from Gineitis, Zapata, and Simeone. The visitors managed their lead in the closing stages, resisting the Granata’s attacks and taking home a victory that is crucial for both morale and the league table. It was a display of character for Cagliari, who, after the initial deficit, remained undeterred and found the strength to turn the result around, earning three crucial away points with quality and consistency. This victory is doubly rewarding for the team’s confidence at this stage of the season.