Cagliari finally broke a 53-year curse by beating Hellas Verona away, giving their Serie A survival bid a significant lift in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
A Crucial Night at the Bentegodi
When Cagliari travelled to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Both sides were hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, but it was the visitors from Sardinia who showed more hunger and determination from the start.
Cagliari grew into the game after a slow opening, with Zito Luvumbo and Răzvan Marin testing Verona keeper Lorenzo Montipò early on. The pressure finally paid off on the half-hour mark when Leonardo Pavoletti tapped home a simple finish after a defensive mix-up allowed Luvumbo’s cross to roll freely across the goal.
For Verona fans, it was another frustrating evening. The hosts barely threatened in the first half, with their only shot on target coming from an Ondrej Duda free kick – and even that barely troubled Elia Caprile.
Verona Collapses Further After the Break
If Verona’s first half was poor, their second half was even worse. They rarely tested Cagliari’s defence and looked out of ideas going forward. Their night went from bad to worse when Daniele Ghilardi was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle near the byline.
Cagliari seized the moment to wrap up the points. Gianluca Gaetano danced past tired Verona challenges before setting up Alessandro Deiola for a simple tap-in, sealing a deserved 2-0 win.
Cagliari Breathe Easy, Verona in Big Trouble
This historic victory means Cagliari are now eight points clear of the drop zone, virtually securing another season in Serie A if they can maintain this form. It also marks only their second-ever top-flight double over Verona.
Meanwhile, Verona’s situation remains tense. They still have a seven-point cushion above 18th-placed Venezia, but with a daunting trip to face Inter Milan next, survival is far from guaranteed.
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Final Thoughts
Cagliari’s long wait for a win in Verona is finally over, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. They showed character, quality, and clinical finishing when it mattered most.
As the relegation battle intensifies, this result could be the defining moment that keeps Cagliari safe. Verona, on the other hand, must regroup quickly or risk sliding closer to Serie B.
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