Serie A: Cagliari Halts Parma's Winning Streak with 1-1 Draw

Cagliari snatches point from Parma's grasp

Cagliari earns a 1-1 draw at Parma, halting the hosts' winning streak. Michael Folorunsho scored a stunning goal for the visitors.

Parma drops points as Cagliari shows character in 1-1 draw. Gaetano Oristanio equalised for the hosts...

Parma's winning streak came to an end tonight as Cagliari fought back for a 1-1 draw. Michael Folorunsho's stunning 30-meter strike gave Cagliari the lead, but Gaetano Oristanio's late goal salvaged a point for Parma.

Parma had been on a roll, having beaten Milan at San Siro, and were looking to extend their winning streak. However, Cagliari's disciplined display thwarted their plans, and they deservedly earned a share of the spoils.

The first half was a tight and balanced contest, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but failing to truly test the goalkeepers. Parma's Mateo Pellegrino was a standout performer, putting pressure on Cagliari's Elia Caprile with a sharp shot from inside the box in the 39th minute, which Caprile managed to save. Cagliari's Marco Palestra and Sebastiano Esposito also posed threats on the counter-attack, but neither team could break the deadlock.

The points are shared in Parma! 🤝#ParmaCagliari pic.twitter.com/5hVtrYnPk8

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 27, 2026

Cuesta made a tactical switch at half-time, bringing on Gaetano Oristanio and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia to try and turn the game around. But Cagliari Calcio were the ones who made the breakthrough, and it was substitute Michael Folorunsho who stole the show. The Nigerian midfielder, who'd only come on two minutes earlier, picked up the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a rocket of a shot into the top left corner, leaving goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi no chance.

Folorunsho's goal was the perfect strike - the kind that wins games. Cagliari's fans were ecstatic, and it looked like the momentum had shifted in their favor. 

Parma got their equaliser in the 83rd minute when Gaetano Oristanio scored, pouncing on a loose ball in the box and firing it low into the bottom left corner. This sparked jubilant scenes from the home fans. Despite both teams pushing for a winner in the closing stages, neither could find the decisive moment, with injuries to Esposito and Emanuele Valeri adding to the disruption.

The match ended 1-1, with Cagliari's Michael Folorunsho scoring a stunning 30-meter strike earlier in the game. Parma's win streak has been halted, but they'll take a point from the draw. Cagliari, on the other hand, secures a valuable point in their fight for Serie A survival.

Goalscorer Gaetano Oristanio is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆⚽#ParmaCagliari pic.twitter.com/dV0z09PWZF

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 27, 2026

A point each, and while Parma might be thinking “what could've been,” Cagliari's got a big boost from a gritty away performance that showed real character. They'll be stoked with a point on the road.

Cagliari's performance was a testament to their determination, and they'll be feeling confident heading into their next match. Parma, on the other hand, might be disappointed they couldn't get the win, but they'll take the point.