AS Roma edged past Cagliari with a narrow 1-0 victory in their Serie A Matchday 29 encounter, extending their winning streak to six games.
The result strengthens their push for a top-four finish and a coveted Champions League spot.
The game’s decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Dovbyk found the net after a well-executed corner kick. With this win, Claudio Ranieri’s side climbs to 49 points, now just two points behind Lazio, who occupy sixth place.
Cagliari, struggling near the relegation zone with 26 points, put up a resilient performance, holding Roma at bay for much of the first half.
Their best opportunity arrived in the 52nd minute when Piccoli’s close-range shot was denied by goalkeeper Svilar.
Roma suffered a setback as Paulo Dybala was forced off due to injury. However, they successfully defended their lead despite late pressure from Cagliari, with Svilar making crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
With this victory, Roma’s Champions League aspirations remain alive as they continue their climb up the Serie A standings.
