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Cagliari vs Roma LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Sunday 08 October 2023 16:00 BST
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Follow live coverage as Cagliari face Roma in Serie A today.

Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.

Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Cagliari vs Roma

Houssem Aouar (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

8 October 2023 17:32

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Foul by Houssem Aouar (Roma).

8 October 2023 17:31

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Foul by Leonardo Spinazzola (Roma).

8 October 2023 17:31

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Attempt missed. Paulo Azzi (Cagliari) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nahitan Nández with a cross.

8 October 2023 17:29

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Leandro Paredes (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 October 2023 17:27

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Corner, Cagliari. Conceded by Evan Ndicka.

8 October 2023 17:25

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Attempt blocked. Nahitan Nández (Cagliari) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

8 October 2023 17:25

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Edoardo Bove (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 October 2023 17:23

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Gianluca Mancini (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 October 2023 17:22

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Goal! Cagliari 0, Roma 2. Romelu Lukaku (Roma) with an attempt from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Rick Karsdorp with a cross.

8 October 2023 17:19

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