Roma beat Cagliari with a 4-2 at the Olimpico, thanks to goals from Di Lulli, Pisilli, Mora and Malen, while goals from Nzola and Maldini proved useless. The match, played in front of an audience of 42,000 spectators, saw Gasperini's team consolidate their position in the standings, despite some difficulties on the pitch.
In the first half Roma immediately had a 2-1 comeback thanks to Nzola's goal, but Lulli reacted with a goal and an assist in just six minutes, bringing the team back on level terms. Lulli's goal was followed by an assist from Gollini, who continued to show his equalizing ability, saving the result on three occasions, including a decisive save on Mendy in the 81st minute and on Trepy in the 90th minute. Meanwhile, Mora headed the goal that put Roma back in the lead, and then assisted Malen for the fourth goal.
Goalkeeper Gollini was particularly praised, with a rating of 7.5, thanks to his crucial saves. Coach Gasperini managed the squad's energy well, keeping Malen, Hermoso and Wesley in reserve, and demonstrated that he knows how to motivate players even in the presence of injuries. The coach also highlighted his ability to keep the team united, even after goals conceded.
On the Cagliari side, captain Maldini made a notable impact, with an assist to Mendy and a penalty goal that temporarily tied the match. However, the Sardinian team failed to capitalize on the opportunities created by Fadera and other attackers. Cagliari goalkeeper Gollini had a solid performance, but was unable to prevent Roma's late goals. Coach Pisacane changed the game system in search of a more effective solution against Roma, but the team showed a certain fragility in the attacking phase.
Malen, despite his initial difficulty, managed to close the match with the goal to make it 4-2, proving that he is still a key element for Roma. The young player, who was brought onto the field after the 56th minute, showed a good vision of the game, but made some shooting errors. Coach Gasperini praised his ability to recover and contribute to the victory.
In conclusion, Roma consolidated their position in the standings thanks to a balanced performance, with a solid goalkeeper, an effective attack and a defense that knew how to handle the pressure. Cagliari, despite some moments of brilliance, were unable to sustain the match in the long term. Roma will be able to count on this victory to continue pushing towards the top positions, while Cagliari will have to review their offensive strategy for the next matches.