Cagliari vs Roma: A Tale of Two Halves

When Cagliari took on Roma at the Sardegna Arena, few would have predicted the contrasting fortunes that would unfold over the course of the match. It was a game of two halves, with each team dominating one period of play.

Cagliari started brightly and took the lead through Leonardo Pavoletti in the 15th minute. The forward had been in fine form all season and his goal was just reward for his efforts. Roma were struggling to find their rhythm and were lucky not to go further behind before half-time.

The second half was a different story, as Roma came out with renewed purpose. They pulled one back through Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the 55th minute and then turned the game on its head with a second goal from Nicolo Zaniolo ten minutes later.

Cagliari were unable to respond and Roma held on to claim all three points. It was a disappointing result for the home side, but they will take solace in the fact that they played well for an hour. As for Roma, they will be delighted with the win and the manner in which they turned the game around.

Here are three reasons why Roma won the game:

They were more clinical in front of goal.
They made better use of their possession.
They were more determined to win the game.

Cagliari will need to learn from their mistakes if they are to avoid relegation this season. They have some talented players but they need to be more consistent over the course of 90 minutes.

As for Roma, they will be hoping that this win can kick-start their season. They have a lot of quality in their squad and they should be challenging for a top-four finish.

It was a fascinating game that had everything. There were goals, drama, and controversy. In the end, it was Roma who emerged victorious. But Cagliari can be proud of their performance and they will be back stronger next time.