Live Commentary: Cagliari vs. Roma
Match Updates and Team Stats
Live Score Updates
* Cagliari: 1 * Roma: 4
Match Highlights
* Roma dominates the match with 67% possession and 16 shots on target. * Cagliari's lone goal comes from Joao Pedro in the 67th minute. * Roma's goals are scored by Henrikh Mkhitaryan (2), Tammy Abraham, and Chris Smalling.
Team Stats
| Team | Possession | Shots | Shots on Target | |---|---|---|---| | Roma | 67% | 16 | 8 | | Cagliari | 33% | 7 | 2 |
Match Commentary
Roma controlled the game from the start, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Cagliari defended resolutely but struggled to create chances of their own. Roma's persistence paid off in the 33rd minute when Mkhitaryan opened the scoring. Just before halftime, Abraham doubled Roma's lead. After the break, Cagliari showed more attacking intent and pulled a goal back through Pedro. However, Roma restored their two-goal advantage in the 72nd minute through Mkhitaryan. Smalling sealed the victory with a header in the 89th minute.
Key Insights
* Roma's victory extends their unbeaten streak in Serie A to five matches. * Cagliari remains winless after two matches this season. * Mkhitaryan's brace was his first for Roma since February 2020.
Related News
* [Roma Continue Unbeaten Start with Victory Over Cagliari](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/soccer-roma-continue-unbeaten-start-victory-over-cagliari-2022-08-13/) * [Abraham Scored as Roma Beat Cagliari in Serie A](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62491870) * [Cagliari vs. Roma Match Report](https://www.espn.com/soccer/matchstats?gameId=632697)
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