Serie A: Cagliari Stun Lecce with 2-1 Comeback Victory
Lecce's dismal start to the season continues. Cagliari came from behind to defeat Lecce 2-1, with Andrea Belotti scoring a crucial brace. Read more.
Cagliari's win marked their second consecutive victory, following their 2-0 triumph over Parma...
Cagliari secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare. Andrea Belotti's brace, including a penalty in the 71st minute, sealed the win for Fabio Pisacane's side. Lecce had taken the lead in the 5th minute with Tiago Gabriel's header from Riccardo Sottil's assist.
The match was intense and closely contested, with Sebastiano Esposito hitting the woodwork twice for Lecce. Belotti's equalizer came in the 33rd minute from Marco Palestra's pass, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
Cagliari's win marked their second consecutive victory, following their 2-0 triumph over Parma last weekend. This result propels them to 7 points, while Lecce suffers their third straight defeat, with only 1 point from their opening day draw against Genoa.
Belotti's brace seals the deal at the Via del Mare! ✨#LecceCagliari pic.twitter.com/xKuflu8QpA
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 19, 2025
Lecce's struggles continue under Eusebio Di Francesco, with the team yet to find their footing in the season. Meanwhile, Cagliari's performance suggests they're more than just a team fighting for survival, having climbed to 8th place in the league with 4 points from 3 matches.
Lecce took an early lead when Riccardo Sottil delivered a precise ball into the box, allowing centre-back Tiago Gabriel to head home from close range within the first five minutes.
The lead lasted only 28 minutes, as Marco Palestra's well-placed pass found summer signing Andrea Belotti, who scored his first goal for Cagliari with a simple poke home. This marked Belotti's second appearance for the club since joining in the summer transfer window.
Cagliari took the lead when Andrea Belotti scored from the penalty spot with about 20 minutes left in the game. The penalty was awarded after Tiago Gabriel committed a foul, leaving the young centre-back to regret his earlier goal that had given Lecce the lead earlier in the match.
Andrea Belotti is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#LecceCagliari pic.twitter.com/dzhD13sCeQ
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 19, 2025
Cagliari successfully defended their lead for the remainder of the match, securing all three points. The visitors showed resilience and determination to see out the win.
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