Watch and Cagliari vs AC Milan full match replay.
KICK-OFF at 17:00 (UTC) on 9th November 2024
The referee for this match is Fabbri M.
Game played at Unipol Domus (Cagliari)
This is a match in Italy – Serie A 2024/2025, Gameweek 12
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Zappa’s Late Volley Denies Milan in Six-Goal Thriller
Cagliari and AC Milan played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Unipol Domus, with Gabriele Zappa’s late equalizer ending Cagliari’s three-match losing streak and denying Milan a much-needed third consecutive away win.
First Half: Early Strike and Milan’s Quick Response
Milan’s shaky start to the season saw them enter this game outside the top six, but facing a Cagliari side they’ve largely dominated in past meetings. Cagliari, however, stunned the visitors just two minutes in when Nadir Zortea’s ball found Nicolas Viola at the back post, setting up an impressive first-time strike from Viola to give the hosts an early 1-0 lead.
Milan responded swiftly. With just over 15 minutes gone, Tijjani Reijnders provided an exquisite chip over the Cagliari defense to set up Rafael Leão, who coolly lobbed goalkeeper Alen Sherri to equalize. Milan then took the lead before halftime, with Leão rounding Sherri to slot home his second goal. Cagliari thought they’d pulled level just before the break, but Zappa’s goal was disallowed after a VAR review showed he was offside.
Second Half: Cagliari’s Fightback and Milan’s Response
Zappa redeemed himself just eight minutes after the restart, capitalizing on a Youssouf Fofana error to rifle a shot past Mike Maignan and bring Cagliari level at 2-2. Milan’s persistence paid off again, though, when Tammy Abraham put them ahead for the second time, pouncing on a rebound after Sherri saved Christian Pulisic’s initial attempt.
Dramatic Finale: Zappa Strikes Again
Just as Milan looked set to claim all three points, Cagliari struck in the final minute of normal time. Zappa, in a stellar display, volleyed home his second goal at the back post after a pinpoint cross from Tommaso Augello, securing a valuable point for the Rossoblù.
Impact on the Table
The draw moves Cagliari up to 16th place, giving them some breathing room from the relegation zone, while Milan remain in seventh, hoping that their rivals above stumble this weekend to keep them within reach of the top six. For Milan, the inability to hold onto a late lead exposes defensive vulnerabilities, which they’ll need to address to stay competitive in the push for European spots.
