Final result: Cagliari-Lecce 1-1
CAGLIARI (by Luca Esposito)
Scuffet 6 – Twice saved by the woodwork, in the final he can do absolutely nothing on Krstovic. In the recovery area, however, he is good on both Gallo and Gendrey.
Hoe 6 – He didn’t have a bad first half, however the red against Gaetano forces Ranieri to change formation and men and remains in the changing rooms at half-time. From 45’st Sulemana 6 – He adapts well to the type of game and provides a valid contribution.
Dossena 6.5 – Another top-level performance for a defender who, continuing like this, will inevitably attract the attention of coach Spalletti. Dominator of his own penalty area.
Mina 7 – A goal, many duels with Piccoli, a discussion with the medical staff, constant bickering with the opposing bench and even some “advice” to the ball boys. Nothing was missed in a match characterized by countless decisive interventions. He remained stoically on the pitch until the end despite being tormented by cramps.
Augello 6.5 – As long as he remains on the pitch he plays with remarkable tactical intelligence, practically nothing passes through his side. Excellent couple of defensive diagonals. Once again among the best. From 80′ Azzi 5 – Enters at the worst moment of the match and struggles for all 16 minutes.
Nandez 6 – His performance was excellent, at least until the Lecce goal, when he remained stationary and was burned early by Krstovic. It must be said that he had run for four and was practically exhausted, one step away from being replaced. It is impossible to give him a grade that goes below the passing mark even with such inattention.
Deiola 6.5 – An almost imperceptible touch of the hand denies him the joy of scoring, his shot ended up in the corner also thanks to a slight deflection. It’s true that he loses something when he’s called upon to set up, but his work behind the defense is exhausting and he can handle it. Lots of resolutions.
Makoumbou 6 – If Cagliari manages to press high across the pitch for an hour it is also thanks to the tireless midfield hound. Precious.
Gaetano 5 – He didn’t seem to be having a great day, however the action of the temporary advantage was born from his feet. The direct red is very heavy and will also make him miss the match in Milan.
Luvumbo 6 – He puts opposing wingers in difficulty and immediately tries to create numerical superiority. Even when Cagliari remains with ten men, he manages to cause some problems for Lecce’s defense with his speed. From 60 Shomurodov 5 – Its characteristics were needed to try to keep the center of gravity high. Mission not accomplished, but it has many extenuating circumstances.
Lapadula 5.5 – An attempted overhead kick, as spectacular as it was unsuccessful. He remains in the locker room due to the need to include a player with different characteristics. From 45’st Wieteska 6 – Immediately two interventions on the slide to make it clear that he is ready. Sufficient proof.
Claudio Ranieri 6 – It is widely believed that salvation would first and foremost bear his signature. For an hour, Cagliari was combative, organised, pressing all over the pitch and, all things considered, even with 10 men only suffered at the end. In the end it can be a valuable point.
LECCE (by Luca Esposito)
Falcone 6 – He can do nothing about Mina’s deviation from a few steps. For the rest he is almost a non-paying spectator, especially in the second half.
Gendrey 6 – It starts with the handbrake on, Cagliari pushes a lot on the flanks and there is a need to lend a hand to the rearguard by limiting overlaps. He grows in the second half and scores the winning goal at the last minute.
Baschirotto 6 – Usual dam in the center of the defense, the duel with Lapadula often sees him the winner. The post denies him the joy of scoring.
Pongracic 5.5 – VAR pardoned him, the mistake on the occasion of Deiola’s goal – later annulled – was serious. Especially in the first half he didn’t seem as loose and confident as on previous occasions.
Rooster 6 – Same goes for Gendrey. He confirms that he is going through a very positive moment from a physical point of view, he runs continuously until the 96th minute.
Oudin 5.5 – A diagonal shot just wide is too little for a player with his potential and who should take Lecce by the hand in moments of difficulty. A step back compared to previous races. From 68′ Rafia 6 – Sufficient.
Ramadan 6 – Gaetano’s expulsion wins, the intervention against him is harsh: the VAR can only recall Marcenaro to transform the yellow into red. He in turn is booked and will miss the direct clash against Udinese. He does what he does, as always. From the 68th minute Almqvist 6.5 – Absolutely positive impact for a quality player who, perhaps, deserves more space. He provided the assist for the equalizer.
Blin 5 – Even Gotti admitted that some of the highest quality players are going through a less than brilliant period. And he is no exception, especially in the first half of the game he hits a wall and is practically never seen.
Dorgu 5 – From the super match with Sassuolo to the two dull tests with Monza and Cagliari. When he has space he can be devastating, against opponents who press and fight he struggles more. There is work to be done for the definitive leap in quality. Since 60 Pierotti 6 – His entry always guarantees liveliness and unpredictability to the maneuver, he comes close to making it 1-1 with a nice header.
Small 5 – Duel with Mina with no holds barred, it cannot be said that there is much sympathy between the two. He risks a second yellow twice and Gotti is forced to replace him. From the 45’st Samson 6 – He enters with the right attitude, all his class was needed to open up a tough and organized defense like that of Cagliari. A magnificent header could have been worth the overtaking and saving goal, but the post told him no.
Krstovic 6.5 – Like great strikers. He is not seen for 80 minutes, then he places the equalizing ball at the bottom of the bag which is almost worth arithmetic salvation. Very good at beating an inconvenient scorer like Nandez in time.
Luca Gotti 6 – The numbers reward his management, perhaps a step backwards in terms of performance given that the first half was anything but exciting. His men, however, fight and fight until the end, not being satisfied with a draw. Of course, playing 11 against 10 for an hour was an advantage.
