For its 103th birthday, Cagliari treats itself to an unforgettable night, overturning Parma from 0-2 to 3-2 and dreaming of the playoff final after having seen hell
For the most important match of the year, Ranieri threw all the big shots into the fray, with Rog in midfield and, up front, Pavoletti and Mancosu supporting Lapadula. But it was Parma who immediately took control of the game, with four attacking men who didn't give points of reference to the rossoblù rearguard. And after a study phase, in the 10th minute, the guests pass: Coulibaly from the left for Sohm, short touch for Benedyczak who leaves no way out for Radunovic. Cagliari tries to react, but Parma controls without problems, almost doubling the lead in the 14th minute with Vazquez (outside the net) and finds it in the 26th minute with Sohm, who closes a very rapid reversal on the net that finds the defense unprepared.
At 2-0 for Parma, Cagliari's reaction was more heartfelt than playful and Buffon only had to intervene on a free-kick from Mancosu's edge. The first half thus ends with the double advantage of the ducals.
In the second half, Ranieri redesigned the team, immediately inserting Deiola and Luvumbo for Rog and Pavoletti, then Viola for Mancosu. A spark is needed and the spark arrives in the 23rd minute: Nandez draws Luvumbo who crosses and scores. The Domus becomes a pit, Di Pardo and Goldaniga also enter and in the 39th minute Mihaila knocks down Luvumbo in the area. It is a penalty and Lapadula does not forgive Chichizola, who took over from Buffon. The draw already seems like a miracle, but Cagliari want to treat themselves to a crazy night. And it can only be Luvumbo, who dribbles through half the defense right in the 45th minute and then, with his right foot, throws under the cross.
It is an incredible victory, but the match on Saturday in Parma will decide the name of the finalist. But now even a draw can be enough for Cagliari.