The defeat from Cagliari was the first alarm bell for Parma. The dropped points have not been a major concern so far as the Crusaders’ excellent performance has convinced us of the team’s potential. However, only one point was gained in the last four matches, scored by two last-gasp goals against Lecce. Recent results have upset the initial ranking situation, with Parma now falling into the relegation zone, joining a large group of teams in third-to-last place out of five. Among them is Cagliari, which won its first championship victory at the Tardini. But how did the Sardinians manage to use Pecchia’s formation? In the commentary we must obviously consider the many advantages of Cagliari, but also the shortcomings of the Crusaders. Let’s start with the first: Nikola’s team, with great courage, which the Rossoblu coach had long asked for, continued to play man for man, maintaining stability and balance throughout the entire first half. An expensive choice, which, however, also paid off thanks to the lackluster Parma, which lost all the duels and was always late for the second goals. A good gift for the opponents, who were thus able to stop any initiative of the Crusaders in their path, limiting the talent and creativity of the attackers. However, in the second half, thanks to a lower and expectant Cagliari, Parma managed to create some chances but still struggled to find the right play to open up the opposition defence.
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