Match report
Verona 2–2 Cagliari: Late Draw in Serie A
Verona
2–2
FT
Cagliari
Oct 26, 2025
Verona led twice but could not hold off a determined Cagliari comeback in their Serie A clash, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw at home. R. Gagliardini and G. Orban put Verona ahead early on, while R. Idrissi and M. Felici ensured Cagliari earned a point with late equalizers.
Key Facts
- • Verona's goals by R. Gagliardini (23') and G. Orban (59'), both assisted by Giovane.
- • Cagliari's goals by R. Idrissi (77', Adam Obert assist) and M. Felici (90', L. Pavoletti assist).
- • Verona saw three players booked, including Gagliardini (53') and J. Akpa Akpro (41').
- • Cagliari had five bookings, with notable cards to Adam Obert (65'), L. Pavoletti (66'), and Mazzitelli (89').
Lineups
Verona
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Montipo (G)
- 5 U. Nunez (D)
- 15 V. Nelsson (D)
- 6 N. Valentini (D)
- 7 R. Belghali (M)
- 8 S. Serdar (M)
- 63 R. Gagliardini (M)
- 11 J. Akpa Akpro (M)
- 12 D. Bradaric (M)
- 17 Giovane (F)
- 16 G. Orban (F)
Substitutes
- 34 S. Perilli
- 94 G. Toniolo
- 3 M. Frese
- 19 T. Slotsager
- 23 E. Ebosse
- 37 A. Bella-Kotchap
- 70 F. Cham
- 4 Y. Santiago
- 21 A. Harroui
- 24 A. Bernede
- 36 C. Niasse
- 9 A. Sarr
- 25 D. Mosquera
- 72 J. Ajayi
Cagliari
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Caprile (G)
- 28 G. Zappa (D)
- 32 J. Pedro (D)
- 33 A. Obert (D)
- 2 M. Palestra (M)
- 90 M. Folorunsho (M)
- 16 M. Prati (M)
- 27 J. Liteta (M)
- 3 R. Idrissi (M)
- 29 G. Borrelli (F)
- 10 G. Gaetano (F)
Substitutes
- 24 G. Ciocci
- 34 V. Sarno
- 6 S. Luperto
- 15 J. Rodriguez
- 4 L. Mazzitelli
- 8 M. Adopo
- 17 M. Felici
- 20 M. Rog
- 21 N. Cavuoti
- 9 S. Kilicsoy
- 30 L. Pavoletti
- 77 Z. Luvumbo
- 94 S. Esposito
Timeline
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16' Verona subst · Substitution 1Off: Unai Núñez · On: A. Bella-Kotchap
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23' Verona Goal · Normal GoalR. Gagliardini · Assist: Giovane
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41' Verona Card · Yellow CardJ. Akpa Akpro
Foul
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46' Verona subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Akpa Akpro · On: A. Bernede
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46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Liteta · On: M. Adopo
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53' Verona Card · Yellow CardR. Gagliardini
Foul
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57' Verona Card · Yellow CardVictor Nelsson
Foul
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59' Verona Goal · Normal GoalG. Orban · Assist: Giovane
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62' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Folorunsho · On: L. Pavoletti
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63' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Gaetano · On: Z. Luvumbo
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65' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardAdam Obert
Foul
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66' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardL. Pavoletti
Foul
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70' Verona subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Belghali · On: F. Cham
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77' Cagliari Goal · Normal GoalR. Idrissi · Assist: Adam Obert
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78' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Palestra · On: M. Felici
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78' Verona subst · Substitution 5Off: Giovane · On: A. Sarr
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86' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Prati · On: L. Mazzitelli
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89' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardL. Mazzitelli
Foul
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90'+4 Cagliari Card · Yellow CardGennaro Borrelli
Foul
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90' Cagliari Goal · Normal GoalM. Felici · Assist: L. Pavoletti
Match Stats
| Stat | Verona | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 355 | 599 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 2.02 | 0.44 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 505 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Verona took the lead early through R. Gagliardini's goal, but their inability to hold onto a two-goal advantage was evident as Cagliari mounted a comeback.
- ▸ Cagliari's determination shone through with late equalizers by R. Idrissi and M. Felici, showing great resilience in securing the draw.