Cagliari claimed a convincing 3-0 win over Inter in Serie A, with the result securing their place in the top four of the Italian league table.
The hosts took the lead in the 22nd minute when Filippo Romagna scored, and the visitors were unable to recover from the setback. Inter’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when Cagliari doubled their lead in the 58th minute, courtesy of a goal from Davide Zappacosta.
Key moments
The decisive blow came in the 82nd minute when Cagliari’s Giovanni Simeone sealed the victory with a third goal.
Reaction
According to Football Italia, Inter’s defender Cristian Chivu was upbeat about the team’s performance, saying: ‘We’re enjoying our football, and now that we’re in the top four, we can focus on consolidating our position.’
Chivu’s comments reflect the sense of optimism that has been building among Inter fans in recent weeks, as the team has shown significant improvement under their new manager.
Up next
Cagliari’s next match is against Juventus, who are currently second in the Serie A table, on May 7 at 8:45pm BST.
References
- Football Italia
- AP
- AS
