Udinese pulled off a surprising 2-1 win against Lazio at the Dacia Arena, showcasing resilience and determination despite finishing the match with 10 men. The home side’s unexpected triumph was built on goals from Lorenzo Lucca and Florian Thauvin, with a late Lazio comeback falling short.
The match began with controversy as Lucca’s opener initially appeared to be ruled offside, but VAR intervention confirmed the legitimacy of the goal. Thauvin’s assist proved crucial, setting the tone for Udinese’s strong performance.
Udinese doubled their advantage early in the second half when Thauvin capitalized on a Matteo Guendouzi error, calmly slotting the ball past Ivan Provedel. The goal highlighted Lazio’s defensive frailties and Udinese’s clinical finishing.
The game’s dynamics shifted when Udinese’s Hassane Kamara received a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to 10 men. This dismissal gave Lazio a lifeline and set the stage for a tense finale.
Lazio’s persistence finally paid off in stoppage time as Gustav Isaksen found the net, pouncing on a rebound from Mattia Zaccagni’s shot. The goal ignited hopes of a dramatic equalizer, but Udinese’s defense held firm in the dying moments.
This victory marks a significant upset for Udinese, who had previously drawn their season opener against Bologna. For Lazio, the defeat serves as a wake-up call after their strong start against Venezia.
Goals: Lucca 6 (U), Thauvin 49 (U), Isaksen 95 (L)
Udinese (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Perez, Bijol, Giannetti (dal 75′ Kabasele); Ehizibue, Karlstrom, Payero (dal 66′ Lovric), Kamara; Thauvin (dal 75′ Zarraga), Brenner (dal 66′ Ekkelenkamp); Lucca (dall’83’ Davis). All. Runjaic
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Casale (dal 46′ Patric), Romagnoli, Marusic (dall’82’ Hysaj); Guendouzi, Vecino, Dele-Bashiru (dal 61′ Dia); Noslin (dal 61′ Isaksen), Castellanos, Zaccagni (dall’82’ Tchaouna). All. Baroni
