Cagliari edge Parma 1-0 thanks to Romano strike in Serie A
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Cagliari claimed a 1-0 away victory at Parma in Serie A, with Romano scoring the decisive goal.
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Attributed to original sourceCagliari hit the woodwork three times before Alessandro Romano’s screamer finally secured a deserved victory away to Parma.
This already felt like an early relegation tussle , with two teams who had many changes during the summer. Sascha Britschgi sat out a ban for the hosts, with Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Benjamin Cremaschi injured. The Sardinians were shaken by striker Yael Trepy’s swimming pool accident a week ago, which saw him placed in an induced coma, but he came out of intensive care yesterday. Sebastiano Esposito was frozen out over a contract dispute, with Riyad Idrissi a long-term absentee.
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PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Simone Lontani of Parma Calcio 1913 competes for the ball with Zé Pedro of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 22, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty Images) Daniel Maldini’s right-foot curler skimmed the far post from outside the area, but Paul Mendy was unlucky not to put Cagliari in front when he turned Mariano Troilo, the deflected finish clipping the far post.
The Sardinians again came so close in first half stoppages, as the Alessandro Deiola glancing header on an Alessandro Romano free kick struck the base of the back stick.
Harry Winks tested the goalkeeper with a scuffed finish, while Simone Lontani couldn’t keep his finish down after an awkward bounce on the Stadio Tardini turf.
Cagliari incredibly hit the upright for the third time, when Jacopo Fazzini burst through the middle, his strike was palmed onto the post by Edoardo Corvi, and it bounced back into the goalkeeper’s grateful arms.
The Sardinians eventually took a deserved lead with an absolute screamer from distance, as Alessandro Romano’s rocket bent back Corvi’s hand to fly into the top corner. He celebrated by holding up the jersey of teammate Trepy, who was watching from hospital.
PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Jacopo Fazzini of Cagliari Calcio competes for the ball with Christian Ordoñez of Parma Calcio 1913during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 22, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty Images) Nesta Elphege had a free header on a set play in stoppages, but couldn’t keep it down.
Parma 0-1 Cagliari Romano 79 (C)
22-08-2026 19:45
MatchDay 1
Parma Store (Stadio Ennio Tardini)
Parma
Cagliari
0 - 1
Player statistic
1st half
10'
Zé Pedro
2nd half
57'
Jacopo Fazzini
79'
Alessandro Romano (Assist: Michel Adopo)
Parma
Cagliari
Starting lineups
40
Edoardo Corvi Goalkeeper
3
Abdoulaye Ndiaye Defender
14
Emanuele Valeri Defender
15
Enrico Delprato Defender
37
Mariano Troilo Defender
85'
47
Abdou-Salam Konate Midfielder
85'
10
Adrián Bernabé Midfielder
66'
32
Christian Ordoñez Midfielder
16
Mandela Keita Midfielder
75'
19
El Bilal Touré Attacker
76
Simone Lontani Attacker
75'
1
Elia Caprile Goalkeeper
33
Adam Obert Defender
87'
15
Juan Rodríguez Defender
32
Zé Pedro Defender
66'
14
Alessandro Deiola Midfielder
Alessandro Romano Midfielder
Daniel Maldini Midfielder
87'
Harry Winks Midfielder
Jacopo Fazzini Midfielder
66'
8
Michel Adopo Midfielder
31
Paul Mendy Attacker
66'
Substitutes
29
Franco Carboni Defender
5
Lautaro Valenti Defender
24
Oliver Sörensen Midfielder
20
Matija Frigan Attacker
30
Giovanni Daffara Goalkeeper
72
Dominik Drobnic Defender
75
Alessandro Mazzocchi Goalkeeper
98
David Romero Midfielder
99
Thomás de Martis Attacker
11
Pontus Almqvist Attacker
66'
80
Rachid Kouda Midfielder
75'
7
Ousmane Diallo Attacker
75'
8
Benja Cremaschi Midfielder
85'
23
Nesta Elphege Attacker
85'
Boris Radunović Goalkeeper
Nicolò Cavuoti Midfielder
Matteo Prati Midfielder
Raphael Kofler Midfielder
26
Yerry Mina Defender
12
Alen Sherri Goalkeeper
27
Joseph Liteta Midfielder
Kevin Carlos Attacker
Ivan Sulev Midfielder
28
Gabriele Zappa Defender
66'
17
Mattia Felici Attacker
66'
29
Gennaro Borrelli Attacker
66'
Giuseppe Aurelio Midfielder
87'
Kingstone Mutandwa Attacker
87'
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What happened
Cagliari secured all three points on the road against Parma in a tight Serie A encounter, winning 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Romano. The result gives Cagliari a valuable away win in their Serie A campaign, while Parma were left frustrated after failing to break down the visitors at home. The narrow scoreline suggests a competitive match, with Romano's strike proving to be the difference between the two sides.
Chance analysis
Cagliari's ability to grind out a 1-0 win away from home is exactly the kind of result that can define a survival campaign in Serie A. For Parma, the loss compounds pressure on a side that has struggled for consistency, and the failure to score at home will be a concern for their coach. The three points lift Cagliari's position in the table and reinforce the tactical discipline that has become a hallmark of their season.
Cagliari gain a confidence-boosting away win that improves their Serie A standing, while Parma's home defeat deepens concerns over their form.