Claudio Ranieri takes Cagliari back into Serie A via playoff

Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti scored in stoppage time to safe their return to Serie A with a 1-0 win at Bari on Sunday of their promotion playoff second leg, depriving their opponents of a spot within the Italian prime flight with a 2-1 combination victory.

Cagliari had been beneath stress at a foggy Stadio San Nicola the place solely a victory would see them promoted.

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The first leg ended 1-1 on Thursday as an early aim from Gianluca Lapadula was cancelled out by a late penalty by Bari’s Mirco Antenucci and had the second leg additionally resulted in a draw, Bari would have gone up after ending increased within the desk.

Cagliari struggled to create something for many of the match, however within the pouring rain, Pavoletti volleyed within the winner 4 minutes into stoppage time.

The outcome despatched Premier League successful supervisor Claudio Ranieri’s aspect back into the highest flight after a one-year absence. They will be a part of Frosinone and Genoa as promoted sides in Serie A for the 2023-24 season.

Bari completed the season in third, 5 factors forward of Cagliari in fifth.

In Sunday’s Serie A relegation playoff, Hellas Verona beat Spezia 3-1 to remain within the prime flight, whereas Spezia will play in Serie B subsequent season.