Key Takeaways:
- Sassuolo earned a 2-1 victory at Cagliari, marking their first Serie A win over this opponent since January 2019
- Armand Laurienté and Andrea Pinamonti scored for Sassuolo, while Sebastiano Esposito netted for Cagliari
- Sassuolo moved up to 10th in the table with 13 points, as Cagliari’s winless run reached five matches
Match Summary and Key Moments
Sassuolo travelled to face Cagliari in the ninth round of Serie A and emerged with a hard-fought 2-1 win, their first league success against the Sardinians since January 2019. The result extended Cagliari’s disappointing run, with the hosts now failing to win any of their previous five encounters.
Sassuolo get the win on the road! 🛣️#CagliariSassuolo pic.twitter.com/eS9YojhFkf
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 30, 2025
The opening major incident occurred in the 28th minute, when Cagliari’s Sebastiano Esposito had a goal disallowed for offside. The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute, as Armand Laurienté put Sassuolo ahead with a precise direct free kick. Cagliari responded promptly, with Gabriele Zappa going close to an equaliser, only for his distant effort to strike the crossbar.
Sassuolo increased their advantage in the 65th minute, Andrea Pinamonti outmanoeuvring the defence before finishing with a low shot at the near post. Sebastiano Esposito reduced the deficit for Cagliari in the 73rd minute after latching onto a sharp delivery from substitute Mattia Felici, but the hosts could not capitalise further in the closing stages.
Current Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sassuolo | 13 |
| 14 | Cagliari | 9 |
