Inter Edge Cagliari 1-0: Calhanoglu’s Strike Seals Back-to-Back Serie A Wins
In a tightly contested Serie A encounter at the Unipol Domus on August 30, 2026, Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Cagliari, thanks to a stunning first-half strike from Hakan Calhanoglu. The Turkish midfielder, who has now scored in consecutive matches, found the back of the net in the ninth minute after a slick passing move. Nicolò Barella cut inside from the right flank and rolled the ball across for Calhanoglu, who swept a first-time finish into the bottom corner, leaving the home goalkeeper with no chance.
The win marked Inter’s second consecutive victory to open their Serie A campaign, following a dominant 4-1 triumph over Monza. Under the guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri displayed a controlled and composed performance, dominating possession and creating the more dangerous opportunities throughout the match. Despite their superiority, they were unable to add to their tally, largely due to the heroics of Cagliari’s goalkeeper Elia Caprile, who made several crucial saves to keep his side in the game.
Cagliari, managed by a yet-to-be-named coach, showed resilience but struggled to break down a well-organized Inter defense. The home side’s best chances came through Daniel Maldini and Roberto Piccoli, but they were thwarted by Inter’s backline and goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The defeat leaves Cagliari still searching for their first points of the season, having lost their opening fixture as well.
For fans in the United States, the match was available to watch live on multiple platforms, with kick-off scheduled for 2:45 PM ET. The game was a testament to Inter’s title ambitions, as they continue to build momentum early in the season. With Calhanoglu in red-hot form and the team clicking under Chivu, Inter will be a formidable force in Serie A this year.
Shimanta Das 
