In a pulsating Serie A encounter, Udinese emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Venezia in a match that showcased the beautiful unpredictability of football. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Udinese initially racing to a 2-0 lead before Venezia mounted a spirited comeback to level the scores, only for the home side to snatch a late winner.
The match began with an early setback for Venezia as their goalkeeper Filip Stankovic was forced off with a knee injury after just 19 minutes. His replacement, Jens Joronen, had a difficult day between the posts, contributing to Udinese’s first two goals.
Lorenzo Lucca opened the scoring with an acrobatic volley after Joronen misjudged a cross from Hassane Kamara. The lead was doubled when Sandi Lovric capitalized on another Joronen error, volleying in from close range.
Venezia, showing great resilience, fought back. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia surprised Udinese’s keeper with a powerful shot from a tight angle to pull one back. The comeback was completed when Christian Gytkjaer bundled in a flicked-on corner at the far post, bringing the scores level at 2-2.
However, Udinese had the final say in this thrilling encounter. Oumar Solet’s impressive run down the left flank set up Iker Bravo, who fired home the winning goal with a precise angled drive into the bottom corner.
This victory was a welcome relief for Udinese, marking their first home win in months and providing a boost after a recent poor run of form. For Venezia, despite the valiant effort, the defeat leaves them still struggling near the bottom of the table as they continue their fight against relegation.
Goals: Lucca 47 (U), Lovric 52 (U), Nicolussi Caviglia 64 (V), Gytkjaer 78 (V), Iker Bravo 84 (U)
Udinese (4-3-3): Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet, Kamara (65′ Zemura); Lovric, Payero (65′ Atta), Ekkelenkamp (83′ Pafundi); Thauvin (92′ Zarraga), Lucca, Sanchez (65′ Bravo).
Venezia (3-5-2): Stankovic (19′ Joronen); Schingtienne, Idzes, Candè; Zerbin, Doumbia (62′ Perez), Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio (62′ Ellertsson), Haps (87′ Bjarkason); Oristanio (62′ Gytkjaer), Yeboah.
