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04/27 13:52 CDT Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and
moves clear of drop zone
Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of
drop zone
CAGLIARI, Italy (AP) --- Senegalese teenager Paul Mendy scored twice in his
first start for Cagliari, including the opener after 16 seconds, to put the
home side on its way to a vital 3-2 win over Atalanta in Serie A on Monday.
It was a dream full debut for the 19-year-old, who joined Cagliari last year
from Senegal side AS Bambey.
He made five appearances from the bench, all of them in March and April, and
started the home match against Atalanta with an immediate impact.
Mendy put Cagliari ahead with a header after 16 seconds and added a second
after eight minutes.
He was withdrawn through injury at halftime, by which time the score was level
after two goals from Gianlucca Scamacca.
But debuting Mendy paid dividends for Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane. Mendy's
replacement Gennaro Borrelli restored the home side's advantage two minutes
into the second half after great work by Michael Folorunsho.
The result was crucial for Cagliari, which rose eight points clear of the Serie
A relegation zone.
It was just as important for Atalanta, which took a hit to its European hopes
next season. With four games left it was seventh, seven points behind Roma and
Como.
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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
