The match started at a breakneck pace, with Cagliari nearly scoring in the opening moments as Mattia Felici’s acrobatic volley hit the woodwork. Monza quickly capitalized on their own opportunity when Patrick Ciurria’s shot was deflected, leading to a penalty after a VAR review. Gianluca Caprari converted with a precise strike into the bottom corner to put Monza ahead.
Cagliari equalized through Nadir Zortea’s stunning long-range strike and completed their comeback when Roberto Piccoli fired a powerful shot into the top corner following a counter-attack sparked by Michel Adopo. The Sardinians pressed for a third, with Nicolas Viola and Pedro Pereira coming close.
Monza’s struggles deepened after Danilo D’Ambrosio received a straight red card for a clash with Yerry Mina. Cagliari nearly sealed it late, as Gianluca Lapadula hit the post. Despite being down to 10 men, Monza almost equalized with Samuele Birindelli’s accidental cross-shot, but Simone Scuffet tipped it over the bar.
Cagliari held on for a 2-1 victory in a dramatic, hard-fought clash.
