Cagliari beat Arezzo 1-0 in the Coppa Italia, prevailing despite conceding territory to a 4-3-3 side that held 58% possession. Cagliari’s 4-2-3-1 prioritised defensive structure and selective attacks, producing 15 shots to Arezzo’s 18, while both teams registered three efforts on target. The decisive margin came through Cagliari’s ability to protect their goal: their goalkeeper saved all three shots on target faced for a 100% save rate. At the other end, Arezzo’s goalkeeper recorded a 66.67% save percentage from Cagliari’s three on-target attempts, leaving the visitors unable to recover after the single concession. Arezzo controlled more of the ball and matched Cagliari on target, but Cagliari’s defensive resilience defined the tie. Arezzo’s possession did not alter the result.