Pisa vs Cagliari Result
Serie A · Italy
Pisa
Full Time
Cagliari
📍 Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa
🗓️ Sunday, 15 Mar 2026 at 14:00
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DOWN BADPredicted
0 - 1
Actual
3 - 1
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Ten-Man Pisa Stun Cagliari in Fiery 3-1 Upset at Arena Garibaldi
Pisa produced a spirited display to overcome Cagliari 3-1 at the Arena Garibaldi, despite being reduced to ten men in a match brimming with drama and disciplinary flashpoints. The hosts struck early and doubled their lead after the break, weathering a Cagliari onslaught that saw the visitors dominate possession with a commanding 72%. Both sides finished with ten men, but it was Pisa's clinical counter-attacking and defensive resilience that ultimately proved decisive. Cagliari, for all their territorial advantage and 14 shots, struggled to break down a resolute Pisa backline and were punished by the home side's ruthless efficiency in front of goal. Despite pulling one back midway through the second half, the visitors could not capitalize on their numerical advantage, as Pisa's organization and tenacity saw them through to a memorable victory.
Pisa
Pisa executed a near-perfect game plan, soaking up pressure and striking with precision on the break. Their 3-4-3 formation allowed for compactness at the back and quick transitions, which paid dividends with three well-taken goals. Even after being reduced to ten men, Pisa maintained their discipline and shape, frustrating Cagliari and limiting them to just four shots on target despite the visitors' overwhelming possession. The hosts' ability to maximize their limited attacking opportunities—scoring three times from six shots on target—was key, as was their collective defensive effort in the face of sustained pressure.
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Cagliari
Cagliari controlled the tempo and territory, enjoying 72% of the ball and registering more shots and corners. However, their attacking play lacked penetration and composure in the final third, as they struggled to convert dominance into clear-cut chances. Defensive lapses and a lack of urgency after Pisa's red card proved costly. Despite pulling a goal back at 2-1 and Pisa going down to ten, Cagliari could not sustain meaningful pressure or break down the home side's disciplined block. Four yellow cards and a late red summed up a frustrating afternoon for the visitors.
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Key Moments
9' — Goal
Rafiu Durosinmi opens the scoring for Pisa, finishing a swift counter-attack.
52' — Goal
Pisa double their lead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Cagliari.
54' — Goal
Pisa add a third, stunning the visitors with another incisive attack.
67' — Goal
Michael Folorunsho pulls one back for Cagliari, giving them hope.
Red Cards' — Discipline
Both teams see red as tempers flare, with Pisa and Cagliari each reduced to ten men.
Tactical Analysis
Pisa's 3-4-3 setup provided defensive solidity and allowed them to break quickly, exploiting the spaces left by Cagliari's high defensive line. The wing-backs played a crucial role in both phases, supporting the back three and launching attacks. Pisa's compactness frustrated Cagliari, who, despite their 4-4-2 formation and wide play, struggled to create clear chances. Cagliari's dominance in possession was undermined by a lack of verticality and incisive movement in the final third. Their commitment of numbers forward left them vulnerable to counter-attacks, which Pisa exploited ruthlessly. Substitutions and tactical tweaks after the red cards failed to alter the momentum, as Pisa's defensive block held firm.
Turning Point
Pisa's second and third goals in quick succession after halftime (52' and 54') gave them an unassailable lead and sapped Cagliari's belief.
Man of the Match
Rafiu Durosinmi
Set the tone with the opening goal and led the line with pace and intelligence, constantly troubling the Cagliari defense.