Napoli earned a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Cagliari in Italian Serie A at the Unipol Domus, a result crucial for their European qualification hopes. A solitary goal proved enough for the Partenopei to secure all three points in a tightly contested match in Sardinia. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Napoli's striker showing sharp instincts to convert a rebound after the Cagliari goalkeeper had made an initial save. Cagliari responded with increased pressure in the second half, creating several half-chances and forcing Napoli's goalkeeper into a couple of important saves, but they could not find the decisive equalizer. Key incidents included a disallowed goal for offside against Cagliari, confirmed by VAR, and a late sending-off for a frustrated home player for a second bookable offense. The match result significantly impacts the Serie A table, with Napoli climbing into the top six while Cagliari remains embroiled in a tense relegation battle near the bottom. Napoli's coach praised his team's "mature and disciplined defensive display," while Cagliari's manager expressed pride in the effort but frustration at the lack of a "clinical edge in the final third." Napoli lined up with their captain marshaling the defense, while Cagliari's starting XI included their top scorer leading the line.