Cagliari stun Atalanta in Bergamo to continue fine start

Cagliari's remarkable start to the season continued with a win at Atalanta, their only loss so far coming against champions Inter.

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What happened. Cagliari beat Atalanta in Bergamo, with Paul Mendy scoring and Daniel Maldini converting the decisive penalty past his parent club after a Gianluca Scamacca equaliser. It was the first penalty converted in Serie A this season, at the 34th match.

• Cagliari now have nine points from four rounds, losing only 1-0 to Inter.
• Mendy's three career Serie A goals have all come against Atalanta.
• Coach Pisacane said he targeted Atalanta's not-yet-drilled back four under Sarri.

“This victory is not the final achievement, but it confirms we are on the right track.”

— Fabio Pisacane

Cagliari's strong league form contrasts with their Coppa Italia exit to Serie B side Verona; they next look to keep their momentum going.

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