Cagliari Stuns Lecce with 4-1 Comeback Victory

CAGLIARI, Italy — Cagliari staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Lecce 4-1 in a thrilling Serie A match at Unipol Arena on Sunday. The victory extended Cagliari’s positive streak to seven points in their last three games, propelling them above Lecce in the league standings.

Lecce took an early lead with a clinical finish by Santiago Pierotti just before halftime. However, Cagliari’s fortunes changed dramatically after manager Davide Nicola made three key substitutions in the 54th minute, bringing on Gaetano, Deiola, and Marin. Gaetano equalized in the 60th minute, capitalizing on a clever backheel assist from Deiola, before Luperto headed home the go-ahead goal five minutes later.

The match turned decisively in Cagliari’s favor when Lecce’s Rebic was shown a red card in the 73rd minute for a reckless challenge on Mina. Playing with a man advantage, Cagliari dominated the final stages. Zortea extended the lead with a header in the 80th minute, and Obert sealed the victory with a powerful strike three minutes later.

“The team showed incredible character today,” said Nicola after the match. “The substitutions made a big difference, and the players executed the plan perfectly in the second half.”

For Lecce, the defeat marked a significant setback following their recent win against Empoli. The team struggled to maintain their first-half momentum and collapsed defensively after Rebic’s dismissal.

Cagliari’s victory not only boosts their survival hopes but also highlights their growing confidence under Nicola’s leadership. The Sardinian club now looks ahead to their next fixture with renewed optimism.