Tag: Cagliari

There were some impressive goals in Serie A Round 7 and we had our work cut out despite the lack of options: Our top 5 goals list is as follows

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 7: Mkhitaryan Volleys Roma Home

Cagliari, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Top 5
With the final international break coming in and clubs taking a step back to regroup, it was solidarity at the back that was a high priority. In terms of goals scored, Round 7 had the fewest in the 2020-21 Serie A season. Despite this, there were some impressive goals scored, and we had our work cut out despite the lack of options. Our top-five goals list from Round 7 are as follows.
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In the day of Gigi Riva's birthday, Cagliari beat Sampdoria 2-0 at the Sardegna Arena with goals from Joao Pedro and Nahitan Nandez

Joao Pedro, Nandez Goals Push Cagliari Past 10-Man Sampdoria

Cagliari, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment
In the day of Gigi Riva's birthday - Cagliari and Italy's all-time top-scorer - the Islanders beat Sampdoria 2-0 at the Sardegna Arena with goals from Joao Pedro and Nahitan Nandez. Eusebio Di Francesco's side could easily dispose of the opposition after they were left with one man less as Tommaso Augello saw red before the end of the first half for a last man foul on Nandez.
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The race for the Scudetto resumes and it's time to find out which players will be able to play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight

Serie A Round 7 Preview and Expected Lineups

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese
The race for the Scudetto resumes in a few hours from now and it's time to find out which players will be able to play and which might not play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight. We worked really hard and scoured the net for the most possible starting XIs for all 20 Serie A teams so here are out tips for all you fantasy football managers out there!
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We are in the last few laps of our data analysis series in collaboration with The Scouting App and today we look at the best Under-20 Serie A defenders

Scouting the Best Under-20 Serie A Talent: Center Back Defenders

Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Scouting App
We are in the last few laps of our data analysis series in collaboration with The Scouting App. After taking a deep on some of the most talented forwards and midfielders with Serie A connections, it is now time to look at the defenders. So today we will analyze some of the top Under-20 center back featuring in the Italian football world who seem destined to a big career.
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Bologna claimed all three points at home to Cagliari in Serie A tonight, thanks to a Musa Barrow brace sealing the 3-2 comeback win

Barrow Brace Seals Bologna Comeback Win Over Cagliari

Bologna, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments
Bologna claimed all three points at home to Cagliari in Serie A tonight, thanks to a Musa Barrow brace sealing the 3-2 comeback win. Nothing much happened after the firth goal of the game, capping a thrilling hour of football from both sides. The substitutes wouldn’t make much of a difference for either team, but Bologna deservedly claimed the points tonight.
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The Serie A round 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match-day promises to bring some really great games, including the Sampdoria - Genoa derby

Serie A Round 6 Preview: Sampdoria and Genoa Stage Derby

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese
The Serie A match-day 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match day promises to bring some really great games, a few dull ones but as is always the case, a lot of events will have a lot of bearing on how the season unfolds. So without unnecessary pandering, let’s take a quick look at every game that will take place at the weekend, with an highlight on the Derby della Lanterna.
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Like the weekend before, there were 41 goals in match-day 5 of Serie A and it was tough to select the top 5 goals - but here is our selection

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 5: Chiriches Makes Up for Mistake

Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5
Another week, another goal-fest was observed in the Italian top flight. Serie A is no longer the defensive benchmark and is rather turning into an exciting football arena. Like the weekend before, there were 41 goals in match-day 5. It started off with an exciting 3-3 draw between Sassuolo and Torino. It would finish in the same vein with a 3-3 draw between Milan and Roma.
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Serie A Transfer Market Session Ratings – Part Two

Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Italy, Parma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese
It's the second part of our The Cult of Calcio's transfer ratings, where we rate the summer transfer campaign of every Serie A club in the 2020-2021 season. After analyzing the transfer market of the top 7 clubs in Part one, it's time to take a look at the mid-table clubs, from ambitious Sassuolo to disappointed Cagliari, without forgetting Chiesa's departure from Fiorentina.
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The Serie A matchday of October 4, 1992, saw 48 goals scored: That's the most in an Italian top-flight featuring 18 teams and an average of 5,33 per game

Throwback Thursday: The Serie A Matchday with the Most Goals Ever

AC Milan, Ancona, Atalanta, Brescia, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Foggia, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Pescara, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Torino, Udinese
The second match-day of Serie A 2020-21 played last week saw an impressive total of 43 goals scored. But despite such exploits as the Inter-Fiorentina goal-fest, the total scoring tally for the weekend is not a record for the Italian top-flight. The match-day of October 4, 1992, saw 48 goals scored divided among 18 teams - which makes an average of 5,33 goals scored per game.
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Atalanta hoping to maintain their Serie A lead with a victory over Napoli in matchday four

Atalanta Send Serie A Title Warning with 5-2 Cagliari Thrashing

Atalanta, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021
Three games and three emphatic wins for Atalanta, including today's 5-2 merciless thrashing of Cagliari. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men are at the top of Serie A rankings and are in no mood to trifle with. They have shown their defensive frailties, but their strong goal scoring run has put them in the elite bracket alongside Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
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Serie A action is set for another twist in the plot with Juventus - Napoli promising to be a mouthwatering encounter, so here our matchday preview

Serie A Matchday Preview: Napoli Eager to Get on With Juventus

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese
Serie A action is set for another twist in the plot with Juventus versus Napoli promising to be a mouthwatering encounter. Napoli would be eager to get one over Juventus this time around but it is not as if the other teams don’t have their own things to sort and beefs to settle. While Roma managed to expose Juventus last week, Napoli might be able to go further than that.
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