Match report

Lecce Defeats Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Cagliari
Cagliari
0–2
FT
Lecce
Lecce
Feb 16, 2026

Lecce secured a crucial win against Cagliari with goals from O. Gandelman and Y. Ramadani, showcasing strong defensive work throughout the match to hold off any potential comeback from their opponents in Serie A.

Key Facts

  • • Lecce defeated Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A.
  • • O. Gandelman scored at minute 65, assisted by R. Sottil.
  • • Y. Ramadani netted the second goal for Lecce at minute 76, set up by Lassana Coulibaly.
  • • Cagliari made multiple substitutions but failed to find an equalizer.

Lineups

Cagliari

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Caprile (G)
  • 28 G. Zappa (D)
  • 32 J. Pedro (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 33 A. Obert (D)
  • 3 R. Idrissi (D)
  • 2 M. Palestra (M)
  • 8 M. Adopo (M)
  • 25 I. Sulemana (M)
  • 94 S. Esposito (M)
  • 30 L. Pavoletti (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Sherri
  • 24 G. Ciocci
  • 4 L. Mazzitelli
  • 9 S. Kilicsoy
  • 15 J. Rodriguez
  • 18 O. Raterink
  • 20 A. Albarracin
  • 22 A. Dossena
  • 27 J. Liteta
  • 31 P. Mendy
  • 37 Y. Trepy
  • 13 A. Cogoni

Lecce

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 W. Falcone (G)
  • 17 D. Veiga (D)
  • 4 K. Gaspar (D)
  • 44 Tiago Gabriel (D)
  • 25 A. Gallo (D)
  • 16 O. Gandelman (M)
  • 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
  • 29 L. Coulibaly (M)
  • 50 S. Pierotti (F)
  • 99 W. Cheddira (F)
  • 23 R. Sottil (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Fruchtl
  • 32 J. Samooja
  • 3 C. Ndaba
  • 5 J. Siebert
  • 6 A. Sala
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 9 N. Stulic
  • 11 K. Ndri
  • 14 T. J. Helgason
  • 18 G. Jean
  • 36 F. Marchwinski
  • 79 O. Ngom
  • 80 N. Kovac

Timeline

  1. Cagliari
    57' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriele Zappa · On: L. Mazzitelli
  2. Cagliari
    57' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Pavoletti · On: S. Kilicsoy
  3. Lecce
    65' Lecce Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gandelman · Assist: R. Sottil
  4. Lecce
    76' Lecce Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Ramadani · Assist: Lassana Coulibaly
  5. Cagliari
    79' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adam Obert · On: Y. Trepy
  6. Lecce
    80' Lecce subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sottil · On: C. Ndaba
  7. Lecce
    80' Lecce subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Cheddira · On: N. Stulic
  8. Lecce
    86' Lecce subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Pierotti · On: Jamil Siebert
  9. Lecce
    86' Lecce subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Gandelman · On: O. Ngom
  10. Lecce
    90'+2 Lecce subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lassana Coulibaly · On: S. Fofana

Match Stats

Stat Cagliari Lecce
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 72%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 440 301
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 0 4
xG 1.19 1.38
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 346 217
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Gandelman's goal in the 65th minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum towards Lecce.
  • ▸ The second goal by Y. Ramadani at minute 76 solidified Lecce’s lead, effectively ending Cagliari’s hopes of a comeback.