Match report

Cagliari Stuns Torino with Late Comeback, 2-1 in Serie A

Torino
Torino
1–2
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
Dec 27, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Cagliari managed to turn around an early deficit against Torino, securing a vital victory with goals from M. Prati and S. Kilicsoy, despite N. Vlasic's early opener for Torino.

Key Facts

  • • Torino took the lead through N. Vlasic at minute 28, assisted by C. Adams.
  • • Cagliari equalized in the first half with M. Prati's goal, set up by L. Mazzitelli.
  • • S. Kilicsoy scored the winning goal for Cagliari at minute 66, with an assist from A. Deiola.
  • • N. Vlasic received a yellow card for Torino at minute 36.

Lineups

Torino

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Paleari (G)
  • 61 A. Tameze (D)
  • 13 G. Maripan (D)
  • 44 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 16 M. Pedersen (M)
  • 66 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 32 K. Asllani (M)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 10 N. Vlasic (F)
  • 18 G. Simeone (F)
  • 19 C. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 71 M. Popa
  • 81 F. Israel
  • 6 E. Ilkhan
  • 7 Z. Aboukhlal
  • 14 F. Anjorin
  • 15 S. Sazonov
  • 21 A. Dembele
  • 22 C. Casadei
  • 25 N. Nkounkou
  • 26 C. Ngonge
  • 34 C. Biraghi
  • 91 D. Zapata
  • 92 A. Njie
  • 93 M. Pellini

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Caprile (G)
  • 28 G. Zappa (D)
  • 14 A. Deiola (D)
  • 6 S. Luperto (D)
  • 2 M. Palestra (M)
  • 8 M. Adopo (M)
  • 16 M. Prati (M)
  • 4 L. Mazzitelli (M)
  • 3 R. Idrissi (M)
  • 10 G. Gaetano (F)
  • 9 S. Kilicsoy (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 G. Ciocci
  • 31 B. Radunovic
  • 18 A. Di Pardo
  • 20 M. Rog
  • 21 N. Cavuoti
  • 23 N. Pintus
  • 29 G. Borrelli
  • 30 L. Pavoletti
  • 33 A. Obert
  • 37 Y. Trepy
  • 39 A. Cogoni
  • 94 S. Esposito

Timeline

  1. Cagliari
    11' Cagliari Var · Penalty cancelled
    R. Idrissi
  2. Torino
    28' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Vlasic · Assist: C. Adams
  3. Torino
    36' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    N. Vlasic

    Foul

  4. Cagliari
    45' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Prati · Assist: L. Mazzitelli
  5. Cagliari
    66' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kilicsoy · Assist: A. Deiola
  6. Torino
    67' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Lazaro · On: Niels Nkounkou
  7. Torino
    67' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Adams · On: D. Zapata
  8. Cagliari
    68' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gaetano · On: S. Esposito
  9. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mazzitelli · On: N. Cavuoti
  10. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kilicsoy · On: Gennaro Borrelli
  11. Torino
    76' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kristjan Asllani · On: Cyril Ngonge
  12. Torino
    80' Torino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Gineitis · On: E. Ilkhan
  13. Torino
    80' Torino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marcus Pedersen · On: Z. Aboukhlal
  14. Cagliari
    84' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Prati · On: Adam Obert
  15. Torino
    90'+2 Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Niels Nkounkou

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Torino Cagliari
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 467 386
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 10 4
xG 1.60 0.77
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 380 299
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 2 9
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn when Cagliari equalized just before halftime, leveling the score and boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ S. Kilicsoy's goal in the second half marked the turning point as it gave Cagliari the lead they never relinquished.