Roma Stage Dramatic Comeback to Overcome Cagliari and Extend Unbeaten Serie A Run

Key Takeaways:

• AS Roma secured a 4-2 victory against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico, maintaining their undefeated Serie A campaign (W6, D3)
• Emanuele Lulli made a decisive contribution, scoring and assisting, on his second consecutive appearance
• Cagliari suffered their third straight league defeat, remaining in midtable while Roma moved within four points of Lazio at the top

Match Analysis

AS Roma continued their impressive league form with a spirited second-half display to earn a 4-2 win over Cagliari, preserving their unbeaten start after nine Serie A fixtures. The encounter at the Stadio Olimpico began with early Roma pressure, forcing Elia Caprile to react swiftly to a Gianluca Mancini header. However, the home side were soon caught off-guard following a handball by Niccolo Pisilli, conceding a penalty within the opening minutes. Cagliari’s M’Bala Nzola converted from the spot, sending Pierluigi Gollini the wrong way and handing Roma only their second first-half league concession this season.

Roma responded almost immediately, with Nahuel Molina delivering a precise cross for 19-year-old Emanuele Lulli to head home – his second goal in as many matches. Lulli’s influence only grew as the first half unfolded, creating further opportunities for Roma. He provided a dangerous delivery for Santiago Castro, who narrowly missed, and then set up Pisilli to redeem his earlier error by finishing a well-worked move for Roma’s second goal.

Vinciamo noi 🐺

⚽️ Lulli
⚽️ Pisilli
⚽️ Mora
⚽️ Malen

#RomaCagliari https://t.co/U36DrXMOuK

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) October 27, 2026

Key Moments & Player Impact

Both goalkeepers were called upon in a competitive first half, with Caprile thwarting a Matias Soule free-kick, while Gollini denied Michel Adopo and Nzola during tense periods of play. The contest remained finely poised throughout the second half, as Caprile denied Castro and, at the other end, Gollini repelled Alieu Fadera in a one-on-one scenario.

Cagliari pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages. Gollini produced further key saves against Juan Rodriguez and Paul Mendy, but their efforts appeared to be rewarded when Adam Obert set up Daniel Maldini, who clinically finished into the bottom corner to draw level with nine minutes remaining.

Final Flourish: Roma Take Control

Despite a late save from Caprile to deny Soule, Cagliari’s resistance was finally broken. Substitute Daniele Ghilardi delivered a pinpoint cross for Rodrigo Mora, whose thunderous header put Roma ahead in the 85th minute. Within two minutes, Donyell Malen – who had struck nine times in his previous ten outings – made an immediate impact off the bench by reacting to a rebound to secure the victory for the Giallorossi.

The result means that Roma close the gap to city rivals Lazio to four points at Serie A’s summit, while Cagliari’s run of three consecutive defeats continues, keeping them confined to midtable obscurity.