Match report

Cagliari Defeats Cosenza 1-0 in Serie B

Cosenza
Cosenza
0–1
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
May 19, 2023

In a closely contested match, Cagliari secured a vital 1-0 win over Cosenza in the ongoing Serie B campaign. The decisive moment came early on when Giacomo Lapadula scored for Cagliari after just 24 minutes, putting them ahead and ultimately securing all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Cagliari's Giacomo Lapadula scored the only goal in the 24th minute.
  • • Cosenza made multiple substitutions but could not equalize.
  • • Both Cagliari players Adam Obert and Giacomo Lapadula received yellow cards late in the game.

Lineups

Cosenza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 27 P. Martino (D)
  • 13 A. Meroni (D)
  • 23 M. Venturi (D)
  • 32 M. Marras (M)
  • 42 I. Voca (M)
  • 17 M. Praszelik (M)
  • 11 T. D'Orazio (M)
  • 72 A. Cortinovis (F)
  • 34 A. Florenzi (F)
  • 40 M. Zilli (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. D'Urso
  • 16 M. Finotto
  • 6 G. Calò
  • 4 M. Brescianini
  • 48 A. Arioli
  • 77 L. Marson
  • 7 E. Kornvig
  • 18 V. Agostinelli
  • 3 A. Rispoli
  • 33 S. La Vardera
  • 5 M. Rigione
  • 14 N. Salihamidžić

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Radunović (G)
  • 28 G. Zappa (D)
  • 4 A. Dossena (D)
  • 15 G. Altare (D)
  • 37 Paulo Azzi (D)
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis (M)
  • 14 A. Deiola (M)
  • 6 M. Rog (M)
  • 5 M. Mancosu (M)
  • 30 L. Pavoletti (F)
  • 9 G. Lapadula (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Obert
  • 77 Zito Luvumbo
  • 8 N. Nández
  • 10 N. Viola
  • 20 N. Prelec
  • 99 A. Di Pardo
  • 27 A. Barreca
  • 3 E. Goldaniga
  • 23 N. Lella
  • 18 S. Aresti
  • 22 G. Ciocci
  • 29 A. Makoumbou

Timeline

  1. Cagliari
    24' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lapadula
  2. Cosenza
    55' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cortinovis · On: C. DUrso
  3. Cosenza
    55' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Praszelik · On: M. Finotto
  4. Cagliari
    64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mancosu · On: Adam Obert
  5. Cagliari
    64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Pavoletti · On: Z. Luvumbo
  6. Cosenza
    67' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Voca · On: G. Calo
  7. Cosenza
    68' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aldo Florenzi · On: M. Brescianini
  8. Cosenza
    75' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Zilli · On: A. Arioli
  9. Cagliari
    75' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kourfalidis · On: N. Nández
  10. Cagliari
    75' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Rog · On: N. Viola
  11. Cagliari
    83' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Obert

    Foul

  12. Cagliari
    86' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    G. Lapadula

    Foul

  13. Cagliari
    90' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Lapadula · On: N. Prelec

Match Stats

Stat Cosenza Cagliari
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 17
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 413 448
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 346 359
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lapadula's goal in the 24th minute set the tone for Cagliari, who maintained their lead despite Cosenza's efforts.
  • ▸ Cagliari's persistence and defensive solidity prevented any comeback by Cosenza, key to securing victory.