Cagliari beat Parma 1-0 at the Stadio Tardini on Saturday, with a spectacular goal from 20-year-old midfielder Romano deciding the match, according to Sky Sport.
The young player's strike, described by multiple Italian outlets as a "masterpiece" and a "missile," came on his Serie A debut. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Romano announced his arrival in Italy's top flight with the decisive contribution, while ANSA noted that the goal spoiled Parma's home opener.
The result means Parma lost their first home match of the new Serie A season, as reported by Gazzetta di Parma. Cagliari, meanwhile, secured an away victory to open their campaign with three points, according to la Repubblica's match report.
Romano's goal was the only one of the game, with both sides unable to add further goals after his moment of brilliance. The win gives Cagliari an early boost, while Parma will need to recover quickly after a disappointing start in front of their own fans.
The match was one of several Serie A fixtures played on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season. Cagliari's victory on the road could set a positive tone for their campaign, while Parma face immediate questions about their form.
Next, both teams will look to build on this result in their upcoming fixtures, with Cagliari aiming to extend their winning start and Parma seeking their first points of the season.
