Cagliari and Palermo went into the break at 1-1, with Deiola responding to Segre's goal.

Ranieri had to give up Prelec at the last minute, knocked out by a gastrointestinal virus and relaunched Pavoletti from the first minute, alongside Lapadula. Cagliari starts well, but slowly Palermo gains momentum. In the 9th minute the two strikers duet, but Pigliacelli is reactive on Pavoletti's conclusion. From here on the rosanero take the field and, in the 16th minute, pass from a corner action: Verre's side and Segre's winning touch.

Cagliari in difficulty, Ranieri brings Deiola back to midfield and the Sangavinese finds the right incursion on Nandez's assist. In the 25th minute it's equal again.

However, Cagliari suffers, Radunovic saves on Tutino and Deiola gives the last thrill, with a header from the back.