Cagliari pull off a huge away win at the Olimpico Grande Torino, overturning Torino with goals from Matteo Prati and a sensational strike by Semih Kılıçsoy.
Cagliari delivered one of the surprises of the weekend by coming from behind to defeat Torino 2-1 away from home, securing a crucial victory in their fight to move clear of the danger zone. Fabio Pisacane’s side showed resilience, patience, and quality, silencing the home crowd and ending the Granata’s short winning streak.
Torino started the match on the front foot and looked sharper in the opening stages, exploiting central spaces with quick vertical play. The pressure paid off in the 28th minute, when Nikola Vlasic once again proved decisive. The Croatian midfielder finished clinically after being set up by Ché Adams, confirming his status as Torino’s main attacking reference point.
Cagliari struggled initially but refused to lose their shape or confidence. The visitors accepted a lower tempo and absorbed pressure, gradually finding space on the flanks where Riyad Idrissi and Marco Palestra were able to advance with more freedom. Just before halftime, the Sardinians struck a crucial blow. From a corner kick, Matteo Prati reacted quickest in the box and fired home the equalizer in the 45th minute, completely changing the momentum of the match.
The pattern of the game remained largely the same after the break, but it was once again Cagliari who made the decisive move. In the 66th minute, Semih Kılıçsoy announced himself once more on the Serie A stage. The Turkish teenager—already on the scoresheet in the previous match against Pisa—produced a moment of pure brilliance, unleashing a spectacular strike that beat Paleari and completed the comeback.
From that moment on, Cagliari defended with determination and composure, seeing out the final minutes despite Torino’s attempts to respond. The Granata created pressure but lacked the ruthlessness needed to get back into the game, while frustration grew on the home bench.
The final whistle confirmed a statement win for Cagliari, their first away victory since September, one that significantly boosts morale and league position. For Torino, it was a solid performance undone by missed chances and lapses in key moments, putting Marco Baroni back under scrutiny.
Match Report
Torino 1-2 Cagliari
Goals:
28’ Vlasic (T), 45’ Prati (C), 66’ Kılıçsoy (C)
Torino (3-4-1-2):
Paleari; Tameze, Maripán, Ismajli; Pedersen (80’ Aboukhlal), Asllani (76’ Ngonge), Gineitis (80’ Emirhan İlkhan), Lazaro (69’ Nkounkou); Vlasic; Ché Adams (69’ D. Zapata), Giovanni Simeone.
Coach: Baroni.
Cagliari (3-5-1-1):
Caprile; Zappa, Deiola, Luperto; Palestra, Mazzitelli (72’ Cavuoti), Prati (84’ Obert), Adopo, R. Idrissi; Gaetano (68’ S. Esposito); Kılıçsoy (72’ Borrelli).
Coach: Pisacane.
Referee: Doveri
Yellow cards: Vlasic (Torino), Nkounkou (Torino), Aboukhlal (Torino)
Red cards: None
