Match report
Pisa Defeats Cagliari 3-1 in Serie A Clash
Pisa
3–1
FT
Cagliari
Mar 15, 2026
Pisa stunned Cagliari with a 3-1 victory in their Serie A encounter. The match was characterized by a series of key moments, including a red card for Pisa’s R. Durosinmi and a penalty scored by S. Moreo. Antonio Caracciolo's brace further solidified Pisa's lead, despite Cagliari’s late goal from L. Pavoletti.
Key Facts
- • Pisa 3–1 Cagliari (Serie A)
- • S. Moreo scored a penalty at 9' for Pisa
- • Antonio Caracciolo netted twice at 52' and 54'
- • L. Pavoletti pulled one back for Cagliari at 67'
- • R. Durosinmi was shown a red card for Pisa at 37'
- • Adam Obert received a second yellow and was sent off for Cagliari at 81'
Lineups
Pisa
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 12 Nícolas (G)
- 33 Arturo Calabresi (D)
- 4 Antonio Caracciolo (D)
- 5 Simone Canestrelli (D)
- 7 Mehdi Léris (M)
- 20 Michel Aebischer (M)
- 6 Marius Marin (M)
- 3 Samuele Angori (M)
- 32 Stefano Moreo (F)
- 17 Rafiu Durosinmi (F)
- 10 Matteo Tramoni (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Malthe Højholt
- 39 Raúl Albiol
- 14 Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
- 15 Idrissa Touré
- 31 Matteo Luppichini
- 1 Adrian Šemper
- 2 Rosen Bozhinov
- 26 Francesco Coppola
- 35 Felipe Loyola
- 36 Gabriele Piccinini
- 9 Henrik Wendel Meister
- 81 Filip Stojilković
- 19 Samuel Iling Junior
Cagliari
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Elia Caprile (G)
- 32 Zé Pedro (D)
- 26 Yerry Mina (D)
- 22 Alberto Dossena (D)
- 33 Adam Obert (D)
- 2 Marco Palestra (M)
- 8 Michel Adopo (M)
- 10 Gianluca Gaetano (M)
- 25 Ibrahim Sulemana (M)
- 9 Semih Kılıçsoy (F)
- 90 Michael Folorunsho (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Gabriele Zappa
- 30 Leonardo Pavoletti
- 4 Luca Mazzitelli
- 37 Yael Trepy
- 20 Agustín Albarracín
- 12 Alen Sherri
- 24 Giuseppe Ciocci
- 15 Juan Rodríguez
- 18 Othniël Raterink
- 14 Alessandro Deiola
- 27 Joseph Liteta
- 40 Roberto Malfitano
- 38 Ivan Sulev
- 31 Paul Mendy
Timeline
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9' Pisa Goal · PenaltyS. Moreo -
16' Pisa subst · Substitution 1Off: Marius Marin · On: M. Hojholt -
37' Pisa Card · Red CardR. DurosinmiTripping
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46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Mina · On: Gabriele Zappa -
46' Pisa subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Calabresi · On: R. Albiol -
47' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardJ. PedroRoughing
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52' Pisa Goal · Normal GoalAntonio Caracciolo -
54' Pisa Goal · Normal GoalAntonio Caracciolo · Assist: R. Albiol -
59' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardAdam ObertDiving
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61' Pisa Card · Yellow CardM. Aebischer -
64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Gaetano · On: L. Mazzitelli -
64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Kilicsoy · On: Y. Trepy -
67' Cagliari Goal · Normal GoalL. Pavoletti · Assist: Alberto Dossena -
72' Pisa subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Tramoni · On: E. Akinsanmiro -
76' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Pedro · On: A. Albarracin -
78' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardAlberto DossenaElbowing
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81' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardAdam ObertTripping
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81' Cagliari Card · Red CardAdam ObertTripping
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90' Pisa subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Leris · On: Idrissa Touré
Match Stats
| Stat | Pisa | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 227 | 571 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 2.47 | 1.31 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 157 | 500 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty goal by S. Moreo set the tone for Pisa’s dominant first half, despite playing a man down after R. Durosinmi's red card.
- ▸ Antonio Caracciolo's brace in the second half cemented Pisa's lead, turning the momentum decisively in their favor before Cagliari’s late consolation goal.