Pisa vs Cagliari Highlights and Goals

Serie A

2:00 PMMarch 15, 2026

Regular Season - 29

Pisa

Show Score

3 - 1

HT:(1 - 0)

Cagliari

Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani

Referee: Federico La Penna, Italy

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Pisa

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Cagliari

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Match Stats

Ball possession

29%

71%

2.47

Expected goals (xG)

1.18

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

10

Total shots

12

6

Shots on target

4

2

Shots off target

5

2

Blocked shots

3

8

Shots inside box

8

2

Shots outside box

4

1

Corner kicks

5

1

Offsides

1

Passing

220

Total passes

544

153 (70%)

Accurate passes

476 (88%)

Discipline

13

Fouls

16

1

Yellow cards

4

1

Red cards

1

3

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Pisa

3-4-3

12 G Nícolas 6.5

5 D Simone Canestrelli 6.7

4 D Antonio Caracciolo (C) 52' 54' 9.2

33 D Arturo Calabresi 7.3

3 M Samuele Angori 7.7

6 M Marius Marin 6.3

20 M Michel Aebischer 61' 7.3

7 M Mehdi Léris 7.0

10 F Matteo Tramoni 6.9

17 F Rafiu Durosinmi 37' Tripping 5.2

32 F Stefano Moreo 9' 7.9

Substitutes

19 F Samuel Iling Junior

81 F Filip Stojilković

9 F Henrik Wendel Meister

36 M Gabriele Piccinini 72' Replaced by M. Tramoni

35 D Felipe Loyola

26 D Francesco Coppola

2 D Rosen Bozhinov

1 G Adrian Šemper

31 G Matteo Luppichini

15 M Idrissa Touré 90' Replaced by M. Leris

14 M Ebenezer Akinsanmiro 6.9

39 D Raúl Albiol 46' Replaced by A. Calabresi 6.5

8 M Malthe Højholt 16' Replaced by M. Marin 6.2

Coach

Oscar Hiljemark

Cagliari

4-4-2

1 G Elia Caprile 6.0

33 D Adam Obert 59' Diving 81' Tripping 6.2

22 D Alberto Dossena 78' Elbowing 67' 6.2

26 D Yerry Mina (C) 6.3

32 D Zé Pedro 47' Roughing 6.7

25 M Ibrahim Sulemana 5.9

10 M Gianluca Gaetano 7.2

8 M Michel Adopo 6.7

2 M Marco Palestra 6.2

90 F Michael Folorunsho 5.9

9 F Semih Kılıçsoy 6.3

Substitutes

31 F Paul Mendy

38 M Ivan Sulev

40 M Roberto Malfitano

27 M Joseph Liteta

14 M Alessandro Deiola

18 D Othniël Raterink

15 D Juan Rodríguez

24 G Giuseppe Ciocci

12 G Alen Sherri

20 F Agustín Albarracín 6.6

37 F Yael Trepy 64' Replaced by S. Kilicsoy 6.2

4 M Luca Mazzitelli 64' Replaced by G. Gaetano 6.3

30 F Leonardo Pavoletti 67' 46' Replaced by M. Adopo 7.3

28 D Gabriele Zappa 46' Replaced by Y. Mina 5.9

Coach

Fabio Pisacane

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Pisa secured a vital 3-1 Serie A victory over Cagliari at Arena Garibaldi, with Antonio Caracciolo’s second-half double proving decisive despite Pisa playing much of the match with ten men.

Entering the match, both Pisa and Cagliari desperately sought crucial points to improve their league standings. Pisa languished at the bottom of Serie A, enduring a challenging run of form. Cagliari, though positioned higher in 15th, also struggled for consistent results.

The home side started with vigor, seizing an early advantage. Stefano Moreo confidently converted a penalty in the ninth minute, sending the Arena Garibaldi crowd into celebration.

Pisa’s early momentum suffered a setback just before halftime. Romeo Durosinmi received a direct red card in the 37th minute for a tripping offense, reducing Pisa to ten men.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Pisa’s defense showed resilience. Cagliari pressed for an equalizer, yet they failed to convert any clear opportunities. Pisa managed to protect their slender lead.

The half-time whistle blew with Pisa leading but facing a daunting task. Cagliari needed to capitalize on their extra man. Pisa required disciplined defending and opportunistic counter-attacks.

Pisa delivered a stunning performance immediately after the restart. Antonio Caracciolo found the net twice in quick succession. His first goal came in the 52nd minute, followed by another just two minutes later.

Caracciolo’s rapid double propelled Pisa to a shocking 3-0 lead. This individual effort galvanized the ten-man home side and stunned their opponents. Cagliari’s hopes for an easy second half evaporated.

Cagliari fought to respond, making several attacking substitutions. Leonardo Pavoletti pulled a goal back in the 67th minute. His effort offered a glimmer of hope for the visitors and reduced the shortfall.

Any potential Cagliari comeback was effectively extinguished as tensions flared. Albert Obert received his second yellow card in the 81st minute, leading to his dismissal. Both teams finished the match with ten players.

Pisa’s victory was a testament to efficiency. They controlled just 29% of the ball but generated a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 2.47. Cagliari, with 71% possession, managed an xG of only 1.18.

This crucial 3-1 win provides a much-needed morale boost for Pisa, potentially igniting a late-season revival against relegation. Cagliari faces further scrutiny after a frustrating performance, unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage.