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·21 February 2026
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·21 February 2026
At the Unipol Domus, the third Saturday advance of Serie A ends in a draw with a 0-0 that serves little to Lazio and instead allows Cagliari to add a small brick in the always fierce relegation battle, climbing to 29 points and temporarily extending the gap to 8 points over Fiorentina, third from last.
A match without many emotions that heated up in the final moments with Mina's red card for a second yellow and a scare for the fans present when Rapuano initially pointed to the penalty spot only to (rightly) correct himself by calling a free kick.
To note the usual positive performance by Palestra, who was the most dangerous man for the Sardinians and confirms himself as a player with enormous potential.
At the 84th minute, a personal action by Noslin who breaks through and is brought down by Mina. The Colombian, already booked, was sent off but the mystery lies in the position.
Rapuano had no doubts about the whistle but since it was just before the line, the referee initially pointed to the penalty spot only to correct himself and award the free kick. A correct decision as it was outside.
Returning to the starting lineup since last September, just before the hour mark Rovella leaves the field with a shoulder problem after a fall following a clash. Very unfortunate for the Lazio playmaker.
At the 40th minute, a heavy blow for Cagliari as due to muscle problems Luca Mazzitelli, disheartened, left the field.
The first chance is for Cagliari: Esposito's corner and Zé Pedro's header hits the post. A scare for Lazio, inattentive on the occasion.
Technological issues at the 12th minute when Rapuano stopped the game due to the malfunction of the second assistant's earpiece. With a device change, everything was restored.
CAGLIARI: (4-3-3): Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, Dossena, Obert; Adopo, Mazzitelli, Sulemana; Palestra, Kilicsoy, S. Esposito. Coach: Pisacane.
LAZIO (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Provstgaard, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Belahyane, Rovella, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Zaccagni
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