Thrilling 3-3 Draw Between Cagliari and Milan in Six-Goal Spectacle at Unipol Domus

In a captivating Serie A showdown, Cagliari and AC Milan played out a 3-3 draw at the Unipol Domus, with both sides leaving everything on the pitch in a match filled with twists, disallowed goals, and dramatic late action. The result saw each team take a point, though both had opportunities to claim victory in a thrilling contest.

Cagliari got off to an explosive start, scoring within the first two minutes through Nadir Zortea’s volley from a corner, setting the stage for an intense encounter. However, Milan quickly fought back, with star forward Rafael Leao leading the charge. The Portuguese winger scored twice, turning the game around and giving the Rossoneri a 2-1 lead by half-time. Cagliari, meanwhile, thought they had scored two more goals in the opening half, but both were ruled offside, denying the hosts a chance to go in front.

Early in the second half, Cagliari found their equalizer, capitalizing on a Milan mistake. After a misplaced back pass from Fofana, Gabriele Zappa seized the opportunity and scored in the 53rd minute to bring the match level at 2-2.

The game saw another twist in the 69th minute when Tammy Abraham, coming off the bench, restored Milan’s lead just three minutes after his introduction, seemingly putting the Rossoneri back in control. But Cagliari were not done yet. In the 88th minute, Zappa struck again, this time with a powerful volley that gave Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan no chance. His late equalizer secured a well-deserved point for Cagliari, much to the delight of the home fans.

Statistically, Milan had a higher expected goals (xG) tally of 3.2 compared to Cagliari’s 1.59, reflecting the Rossoneri’s attacking intent. However, Cagliari’s resilience paid off as they made the most of their chances to match Milan's intensity and secure a valuable draw.

With this result, Milan will look to regroup before a high-stakes clash against Juventus on November 23, while Cagliari hope to build on their fighting spirit as they face Genoa on November 24. The six-goal thriller at Unipol Domus showcased Serie A’s unpredictability and the unyielding determination of both sides, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next outings.