Inter consolidate top spot with 3-1 win over Cagliari

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Inter Milan took control early, with Marko Arnautovic opening the scoring in the 13th minute by blasting home from close range. The home side set the tone for the match with dominant possession and attacking intent.

Martinez doubles the advantage

Lautaro Martinez added a second in the 26th minute, breaking through the Cagliari defence and chipping over goalkeeper Elia Caprile. Martinez almost made it three before the break, but his bicycle kick narrowly missed the target.

Cagliari briefly respond

Roberto Piccoli brought Cagliari back into the match in the 48th minute with a bouncing header into the top corner. However, the visitors’ momentum was short-lived.

Bisseck seals the win

Inter responded quickly, restoring their two-goal cushion through Yann Aurel Bisseck’s powerful header from a corner in the 55th minute.

Defensive resilience

Despite late pressure from Cagliari, including a near miss by Piccoli, Inter’s defence—highlighted by Stefan de Vrij’s goal-line clearance—ensured the 3-1 result stood. Inter remain six points clear at the top of Serie A with six matches remaining.