Cagliari has secured their Serie A safety after overcoming an early setback to defeat Torino. Rafael Obrador opened the scoring for Torino with a spectacular long-range strike, but Cagliari responded with goals from Sebastiano Esposito and a late winner from Yerry Mina to clinch the victory.
Needing just one point to confirm their Serie A status following a previous defeat, Cagliari faced Torino with several key players unavailable due to suspension and injury. The match also featured a poignant moment as Cagliari striker Leonardo Pavoletti was honored on his retirement before kick-off.
Torino had early chances, with Giovanni Simeone missing opportunities and being denied by a crucial tackle from Yerry Mina. However, it was Torino who took the lead from a corner, with Rafael Obrador finding the top corner with a powerful and swerving shot.
Cagliari’s response was immediate, leveling the score within a minute. Sebastiano Esposito received the ball with his back to goal, turned, and fired into the far corner. In first-half stoppage time, Cagliari completed their comeback when Yerry Mina bundled in the rebound from a Gabriele Zappa effort, securing a vital lead before halftime.
In the second half, Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile made a crucial save to deny Che Adams an equalizer. The match concluded with Cagliari securing the 2-1 victory, confirming their place in Serie A.
Match Summary
Cagliari 2-1 Torino
Goals:
- Obrador 38′ (Torino)
- S. Esposito 39′ (Cagliari)
- Mina 45+3′ (Cagliari)
