CAGLIARI, Italy (March 20, 2026) (Interstat) — Substitute Scott McTominay scored just two minutes after entering the match, giving Napoli a 1-0 victory over Cagliari in a Serie A contest Friday at Unipol Domus.

The decisive play came in the 90th minute. Fellow substitute Stanislav Lobotka delivered the assist on McTominay’s quick finish, securing three points for the visitors. Napoli’s defense held firm despite four yellow cards, one to Lobotka in the 17th minute. Cagliari, which also saw three players booked, failed to find an equalizer.

The result defied the pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Napoli a 73% chance to win but forecast a 2-1 scoreline. With the win, Napoli begins its Serie A campaign 1-0, while Cagliari starts 0-1.