Match report

Cagliari Defeats Verona 4-0 in Serie A Clash

Cagliari
Cagliari
4–0
FT
Verona
Verona
Jan 31, 2026

Cagliari stunned Verona with a comprehensive 4-0 win in the latest Serie A encounter, leaving Verona reeling. The game was marked by early momentum shifts and a crucial red card for Verona's A. Sarr. Goals from L. Mazzitelli, S. Kilicsoy, I. Sulemana, and R. Idrissi ensured Cagliari's dominance throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Cagliari defeated Verona 4-0 in Serie A.
  • • L. Mazzitelli scored first at minute 36, assisted by Adam Obert.
  • • S. Kilicsoy netted twice (minute 45 and confirmed via VAR).
  • • A. Sarr received a red card for Verona at minute 51.
  • • I. Sulemana added another goal at minute 84.
  • • R. Idrissi sealed the win with Cagliari's fourth goal in the last minute.

Lineups

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Caprile (G)
  • 32 J. Pedro (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 6 S. Luperto (D)
  • 2 M. Palestra (M)
  • 8 M. Adopo (M)
  • 10 G. Gaetano (M)
  • 4 L. Mazzitelli (M)
  • 33 A. Obert (M)
  • 9 S. Kilicsoy (F)
  • 94 S. Esposito (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Sherri
  • 24 G. Ciocci
  • 3 R. Idrissi
  • 14 A. Deiola
  • 15 J. Rodriguez
  • 20 A. Albarracin
  • 22 A. Dossena
  • 25 I. Sulemana
  • 27 J. Liteta
  • 28 G. Zappa
  • 29 G. Borrelli
  • 30 L. Pavoletti
  • 37 Y. Trepy
  • 77 Z. Luvumbo

Verona

Starting XI

  • 34 S. Perilli (G)
  • 19 T. Slotsager (D)
  • 15 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 6 N. Valentini (D)
  • 14 P. Lirola (M)
  • 24 A. Bernede (M)
  • 63 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 21 A. Harroui (M)
  • 3 M. Frese (M)
  • 9 A. Sarr (F)
  • 16 G. Orban (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Montipo
  • 94 G. Toniolo
  • 2 D. Oyegoke
  • 4 S. Lovric
  • 8 S. Serdar
  • 12 D. Bradaric
  • 23 E. Ebosse
  • 25 D. Mosquera
  • 36 C. Niasse
  • 41 Isaac
  • 70 F. Cham
  • 73 Al Musrati

Timeline

  1. Verona
    6' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sarr

    Foul

  2. Verona
    29' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Gagliardini · On: S. Lovric
  3. Cagliari
    36' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mazzitelli · Assist: Adam Obert
  4. Cagliari
    45'+4 Cagliari Var · Goal confirmed
    S. Kilicsoy
  5. Cagliari
    45' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kilicsoy · Assist: S. Esposito
  6. Verona
    51' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sarr

    Foul

  7. Verona
    51' Verona Card · Red Card
    A. Sarr

    Foul

  8. Verona
    58' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Harroui · On: S. Serdar
  9. Verona
    58' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Lirola · On: D. Mosquera
  10. Verona
    58' Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bernede · On: Al Musrati
  11. Cagliari
    66' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mazzitelli · On: I. Sulemana
  12. Cagliari
    66' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kilicsoy · On: Gennaro Borrelli
  13. Cagliari
    79' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adam Obert · On: R. Idrissi
  14. Verona
    82' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: C. Niasse
  15. Cagliari
    84' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sulemana
  16. Cagliari
    86' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Esposito · On: L. Pavoletti
  17. Cagliari
    87' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Palestra · On: Gabriele Zappa
  18. Cagliari
    90' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Idrissi · Assist: Gabriele Zappa

Match Stats

Stat Cagliari Verona
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 622 381
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.74 0.46
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 536 298
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned early when Verona's A. Sarr was shown a red card at minute 51, leaving them down to ten men.
  • ▸ Cagliari capitalized on their numerical advantage with three more goals in the second half.