In a tense Serie A match, Lecce emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Cagliari at home. The only goal of the game came in the 26th minute when Nikola Krstovic scored from close range, assisted by Kialonda Gaspar's headed pass following a corner.

The match saw several yellow cards and substitutions, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Cagliari's Nicolas Viola hit the bar in the 89th minute, while Lecce's Santiago Pierotti had a shot blocked in the 97th minute.

Lecce's Patrick Dorgu was shown a red card in the 46th minute, but the team managed to hold on to their lead despite being a man down. The win moves Lecce up the Serie A table, while Cagliari remains in search of their first win of the season.

The match was marked by intense moments, including a delay due to an injury to Cagliari's Matteo Prati and a VAR decision that upgraded Patrick Dorgu's yellow card to a red card. Despite the challenges, Lecce secured the three points and celebrated a hard-fought victory.