Cagliari continues to impress in the Serie A as they clinched a 1-0 victory against Udinese, thanks to a goal from Daniel Maldini. The match, held at Udinese's home ground, saw the hosts struggle to convert their chances into goals, while Cagliari capitalized on a defensive error to secure the win.

The first half was dominated by Udinese, who created several opportunities but failed to find the back of the net. Cagliari's defense held firm, and the breakthrough came in the second half. In the 54th minute, Maldini took advantage of a mistake from Udinese's defense, intercepting a poor back pass and skillfully beating the goalkeeper to score the only goal of the match.

This victory marks a significant moment for Cagliari, bringing their points total to 12 and placing them at the top of the Serie A table alongside Roma and Inter. The win also alleviates some pressure on Maldini, who recently faced scrutiny following a car accident incident in Milan.

Despite their efforts, Udinese could not find an equalizer, and the match ended with Cagliari celebrating a hard-fought victory. Coach Pisacane's decision to trust Maldini paid off, as he delivered a crucial performance amidst a challenging week.

As the season progresses, Cagliari's strong start raises expectations, while Udinese will need to regroup and find their form to avoid further disappointment.