Cagliari got here again from behind this night to on the Stadio By way of del mare. A brace from former Torino and Roma ahead Andrea Belotti was sufficient for I Sardi to come back away with all three factors.
It was an in depth and even affair however the Sardinians emerged victorious with three factors that see them transfer as much as fifth place for the second. It’s their second win of the season, after their 2-0 win over Parma final weekend.
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In the meantime, Lecce’s dismal begin to the season continues, as they hunch to their third consecutive defeat. Eusebio Di Francesco’s aspect have only one level to their identify, from their opening day draw at Genoa.
Belotti helps Cagliari battle again to say three factors in opposition to Lecce
LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Andrea Belotti of Cagliari celebrates after scoring his group’s second objective objective in the course of the Serie A match between US Lecce and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio By way of del Mare on September 19, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
Lecce took the lead throughout the opening 5 minutes, when Riccardo Sottil put a very good ball into the field for centre-back Tiago Gabriel to go residence from shut vary.
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Lecce tried to carry on to their lead nevertheless it solely lasted 28 minutes, when Marco Palestra gifted an ideal ball to for the skilled ahead to poke residence. It was Belotti’s first objective since becoming a member of Cagliari in simply his second look for the membership.
LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Andrea Belotti of Cagliari celebrates after scoring his group’s equalizing objective in the course of the Serie A match between US Lecce and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio By way of del Mare on September 19, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
The hosts dug their heels in and tried to grab a victory from Cagliari however the guests took the lead when Belotti transformed from the penalty spot with twenty minutes to go. It was goalscorer Gabriel who dedicated the foul for the penalty and the younger centre-back will probably be kicking himself after scoring earlier within the match.
It was then Cagliari’s flip to defend and defend they did. I Sardi noticed out the remainder of the match to say all three factors.