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Футбол: Чемпионат Италии. Cagliari vs. Bologna

Before the match

Before the match, Cagliari was in 18th place in the Serie A standings, just one point above the relegation zone. Bologna was in 13th place, and virtually safe from relegation, but not yet assured of safety. Cagliari was coming off a 2-1 loss to Lazio, while Bologna had lost 3-0 to AC Milan.

Starting lineups

Cagliari started the match with a 4-4-2 formation, with Joao Pedro and Gaston Pereiro up front. Bologna started the match with a 3-5-2 formation, with Riccardo Orsolini and Musa Barrow up front.

First half

The first half was a fairly even affair, with both teams having chances to score. Cagliari had the better of the chances, but they could not find the back of the net. Bologna had a few chances on the counterattack, but they were unable to make the most of them.

In the 35th minute Joao Pedro came close to scoring a header for Cagliari, but it went just wide of the far post. In the 40th minute, Musa Barrow created a chance for Bologna, but he was denied by Alessio Cragno in the Cagliari goal.

Second half

The second half started in a similar fashion to the first, with both teams having chances to score. However, the match changed in the 65th minute, when Lorenzo De Silvestri was sent off for Bologna. This gave Cagliari a man advantage and they took full advantage.

Cagliari’s goal

In the 70th minute, Joao Pedro scored the only goal of the match, finishing off a cross from Alessandro Deiola. Cagliari held on for the victory, and moved out of the relegation zone.

Post-match

Cagliari’s victory was a crucial one, as it moved them out of the relegation zone. Bologna’s defeat was a disappointing one, but they are still virtually safe from relegation.

Cagliari’s next match

Cagliari’s next match is against Juventus. Juventus is one of the best teams in Serie A, so it will be a tough match for Cagliari. However, Cagliari will be confident after their victory over Bologna.

Bologna’s next match

Bologna’s next match is against Spezia. Spezia is a newly promoted team, so Bologna will be confident of getting a result. If they can win, they will be virtually assured of safety from relegation.