Udinese Stuns Lazio With Dramatic Victory At Stadio Olimpico

Relegation-threatened Udinese pulled off a remarkable 2-1 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, boosting their hopes of securing their 41st season in the top flight of Italian football.

The game started with Lazio on the front foot, with Mattia Zaccagni coming close to scoring early on with a curling effort that rattled the woodwork.

Luis Alberto also had a chance with a fierce strike that narrowly missed the target as Maurizio Sarri’s side dominated the opening exchanges.

Despite Lazio’s early pressure, it was Udinese who struck first after the restart, with Lorenzo Lucca finding the back of the net with a clever finish from Kamara’s cross-shot.

However, their lead didn’t last long as Giannetti accidentally scored an own goal just minutes later, levelling the score.
Udinese then turned the game around with a quick goal from Oier Zarraga, who calmly slotted the ball past Provedel at his near post. The visitors’ efficient finishing during these six minutes proved to be the turning point in the match.

Maduka Okoye was brilliant in goal, with a brilliant double save to deny Lazzari and_ Isaksen, which ensured Udinese maintained their lead.

Despite a late red card for Nehuen Perez, Udinese held on to secure a vital victory, ending their winless run and_ reducing the pressure on manager Gabriele Cioffi.
Lazio’s struggles continued, with this defeat marking their fifth loss in their last six matches across all competitions. The result shows Udinese’s fighting for survival in Serie A, while Lazio will need to regroup and address their recent poor form.