Leonardo Pavoletti stuns Serie A with Puskas-worthy bicycle kick for Cagliari against Sassuolo

In an exhilarating Serie A match, Cagliari pulled off a stunning comeback against Sassuolo.

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Leonardo Pavoletti With A Winning Bicycle Kick
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Sassuolo seemed destined for a 1-0 victory following Martin Erlic’s early goal, despite Ruan Tressoldi’s dismissal in the 62nd minute. However, Gianluca Lapadula’s 94th-minute equalizer and Pavoletti’s 99th-minute winning goal marked an extraordinary turnaround in Serie A on Monday evening. Pavoletti’s goal was particularly exceptional.

This remarkable win has elevated Cagliari out of the Serie A relegation zone, positioning them 16th in the league table. Sassuolo remains just two points ahead, securing the 15th spot after 15 matches. Despite this, both teams are still contending with relegation concerns. Pavoletti’s recent performance has significantly boosted his chances for the prestigious Puskas Award, given to the year’s best goal.

Next, Cagliari is set to face Napoli on Saturday, while Sassuolo will play against Udinese a day later in Serie A. However, in the race for the Puskas Award, Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United appears to be the frontrunner following his extraordinary display against Everton last month.

Leonardo Pavoletti

Leonardo Pavoletti

Forwarder, Midfielder

ItalyItaly

Age: 36

188 cm

80 kg

Season 2023/2024
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Played 19 19 Missed
Minutes 618 32.5 Avg
Goals 4 0.2 Avg
Assist 1 0.1 Avg
Attempt 1 0.1 Avg
Passes 150 7.955.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 10 times for 243 minutes for Serie A.

Leonardo Pavoletti scored 3 goals for Cagliari. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 16th in Serie A. In the last match Cagliari won 2-1 against Sassuolo.

Cagliari performance and stats

Cagliari

Manager: Claudio Ranieri
Serie A
Rank 14th
Win 8
Draw 12
Loss 17
Goals 40-65
Diff -25
Top 3 Scorers
N.Viola (5)
L.Pavoletti (4)
Z.Luvumbo (4)
This season
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Cagliari is currently 16th in the Serie A with 13 points.

In the last 15 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Cagliari won 2-1 against Sassuolo.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 15 goals and conceding 27.​