Como secured a vital 2-1 away victory over Cagliari at Unipol Domus, with Lucas Da Cunha's late strike proving the decisive moment in a hard-fought Serie A clash.
Como emerged victorious from a tight Serie A contest, defeating Cagliari 2-1 on their home turf. Lucas Da Cunha’s crucial 76th-minute goal sealed all three points for the visitors, continuing their impressive season.
Entering the match on March 7, 2026, Como sat comfortably in fifth place, eyeing European qualification. Cagliari, meanwhile, occupied 13th position, needing points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The Unipol Domus was set for a tense encounter.
The away side quickly asserted their intentions, taking the lead in the 14th minute. Martin Baturina demonstrated sharp finishing, slotting home after receiving a precise pass from Lucas Da Cunha, giving Como an early advantage.
Como controlled possession for much of the first half, dictating play with fluid passes. Cagliari struggled to create clear-cut chances despite playing at home. Their attempts lacked precision against a well-organized Como defense, failing to truly test Jean Butez.
Cagliari returned for the second half needing a more aggressive approach to break Como's resistance. Their manager surely urged them to find an equalizer and exploit any defensive gaps. Como aimed to maintain composure and protect their lead.
The home side responded swiftly after the break, leveling the score in the 56th minute. Sebastiano Esposito found the net with a clinical strike, bringing the Unipol Domus crowd roaring to life. This goal, assisted by Alessandro Obert, reignited Cagliari's hopes.
The game intensified considerably, with both teams battling fiercely for control. Cagliari's Marco Palestra received a yellow card for diving in the 65th minute. Esposito then followed with another booking for the home side, reflecting the growing tension.
Como, however, regained their advantage in the 76th minute, demonstrating resilience. Lucas Da Cunha scored the decisive goal, guiding home a clinical finish after a smart attacking move. Ignace Van der Brempt provided the assist.
The final minutes saw a flurry of substitutions from both benches. Late bookings for Jacobo Ramón (Como) and Adam Dossena (Cagliari) highlighted the physical nature of the closing stages. Como defended stoutly to protect their narrow lead.
Como demonstrated remarkable efficiency, converting both their shots on target into goals. They maintained 57% possession, despite a slightly lower expected goals (xG) figure of 0.55 compared to Cagliari’s 0.47. Cagliari fired 3 shots on target but only managed one goal past Jean Butez, who made two crucial saves.
