Cagliari continued their fine start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brescia.
Cagliari continued their fine start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brescia.Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola gave the hosts the perfect start with the opener from the penalty spot after just 12 minutes.
Brescia hit back and levelled matters with Andrea Caracciolo finding the net.
The game looked set to end all-square as both teams cancelled each other out until Antonio Langella popped up with the winner eight minutes from time.
Both sides were reduced to ten men in the final minute with Mauro Esposito seeing red for Cagliari for a second bookable offence and Davide Zoboli being dismissed for violent conduct.
Chievo continued their fine start to the season as they enjoyed a 2-1 win over Lecce.
Roberto Baronio gave The Flying Donkeys the lead two minutes after half time, before Simone Tiribocchi doubled their advantage on 79 minutes.
Mirko Vucinic pulled one back for Lecce on the stroke of full time but it was too little too late for the visitors.
Match Summaries:
Cagliari 2-1 Brescia
Chievo 2-1 Lecce
