Borrelli steps in and decides it

Mendy’s injury opened the door for Gennaro Borrelli, and he needed just two minutes to make it count. On 47′, the striker drilled a right-footed winner past Marco Carnesecchi for 3-2. Later, Borrelli also had to leave hurt on 77′, with Andrea Belotti coming on to help close the game.

Cagliari leaned on their back line and goalkeeper to see it out. They made 39 clearances to Atalanta’s 18, and Elia Caprile produced 5 saves, preventing 0.33 goals by Sofascore’s model.

What the numbers say

Atalanta dominated possession 73-27 and completed 743 passes to 266. They also led shots 12-9 and corners 6-4. Cagliari were sharper where it mattered, winning big chances 5-3 and converting three of them.

The xG finished Cagliari 1.51 vs Atalanta 1.72, reflecting a tight game. For the hosts, Gianluca Gaetano impressed with a 7.6 Sofascore Rating in midfield. Borrelli posted 7.5, while late sub Alberto Dossena added 5 clearances and a 7.3. On the visitors’ side, Carnesecchi had just 1 save and a goals prevented figure of -0.73, a tough return on a busy night in Cagliari.