Cagliari 3-3 Genoa: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Cagliari 3-3 Genoa in the Serie A on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Cagliari and Genoa kicked off with an early yellow card for Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy in the 9th minute, setting a feisty tone, before Genoa took the lead through Vitinha's goal assisted by L. Colombo at 18'. Cagliari responded well, equalising with G. Borrelli's strike assisted by M. Palestra at 33', but Genoa regained the advantage when L. Ostigard scored from M. Thorsby's assist at 41'. Just before the break, Cagliari levelled again courtesy of S. Esposito's effort assisted by A. Deiola at 43', with Deiola picking up a yellow card a minute later at 44'.

The second half saw Cagliari's Matteo Prati booked early at 46', followed by double substitutions for Cagliari at 57' where R. Idrissi replaced M. Felici and M. Adopo came on for M. Prati. Cagliari then took the lead for the first time with Borrelli's second goal assisted by G. Zappa at 60', prompting further changes including Genoa's substitution at 68' with A. Gronbaek replacing M. Thorsby, who was booked earlier. Late drama unfolded as Genoa equalised through A. Martin's unassisted goal at 83', but the match ended with Genoa reduced to ten men after Brooke Norton-Cuffy received a second yellow card and subsequent red card at 90+3', resulting in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

The game's decisive moments began with Genoa's early opener at 18' when Vitinha found the net, but Cagliari's resilience shone through with equalisers at 33' and 43', followed by taking the lead at 60' via Borrelli's second goal, showcasing their attacking threat. A major turning point came late when Genoa's unassisted strike at 83' levelled the scores, but the red card to Brooke Norton-Cuffy at 90+3' for a second yellow left Genoa short-handed in the dying moments, potentially costing them a win. Impactful substitutions, like Cagliari bringing on Z. Luvumbo for S. Esposito and L. Pavoletti for G. Borrelli at 71', helped maintain their energy, while Genoa's changes, such as C. Ekuban replacing Vitinha at 78', added fresh legs but couldn't prevent the draw.

Cagliari lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, allowing for solid defensive partnerships such as Yerry Mina and Sebastiano Luperto at the back, while midfielders like Alessandro Deiola and Matteo Prati provided creative outlets, with forwards G. Borrelli and S. Esposito forming a dynamic attacking duo that capitalised on assists from wing-backs like G. Zappa.

Genoa deployed a 3-5-2 setup, featuring strong central defensive roles for players like L. Ostigard, complemented by midfield energy from Morten Thorsby and Albert Grønbæk, with attackers Vitinha and L. Colombo linking effectively to create scoring opportunities.

Genoa also deployed a 3-5-2 setup, anchored by Nicola Leali in goal and a back three of Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Østigård, and Johan Vásquez, with wing-backs Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Aarón Martín offering overlapping runs; the midfield was marshalled by Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup, and Morten Thorsby for balance, while the forward duo of Lorenzo Colombo and Vitinha focused on quick combinations and pressing high to disrupt Cagliari’s build-up.

Gianluca Borrelli earned Man of the Match honours for his brace at 33' and 60', demonstrating clinical finishing and composure under pressure, which were pivotal in Cagliari securing a point from a high-scoring affair; his performance would have appealed to bettors backing anytime goalscorer markets.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Genoa (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Como (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Lazio (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Sassuolo (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Hellas Verona (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Cagliari (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Fiorentina (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Cremonese (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Torino (A)

Sitting in 14th place with 11 points, Cagliari will be buoyed by this resilient draw against Genoa, extending their unbeaten run in recent outings despite a tough loss to Lazio beforehand, as they look to build momentum in a competitive mid-table scrap. Their next challenge comes against high-flying Juventus, who are sixth with 20 points, in a home fixture on 29 November at 17:00, offering a chance to test themselves against top opposition and potentially climb the standings with a positive result.

Genoa remain in 18th position on 8 points after this hard-fought draw at Cagliari, which follows a mixed bag including a home stalemate with Fiorentina and a win over Sassuolo, leaving them precariously close to the relegation zone and in need of consistent results. They face bottom-placed Hellas Verona, who are 20th with just 6 points, in an away clash on 29 November at 14:00, presenting a vital opportunity to secure three points and create some breathing room in their survival bid.

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