In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Torino fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Udinese, with Che Adams playing a pivotal role in the comeback. The match also marked the emotional return of Alexis Sanchez to Udinese after more than a decade.
Udinese, buoyed by their recent victory over Fiorentina, took an early lead through Isak Touré, who scored his first Serie A goal just before halftime. The 2.06-meter-tall defender, the league’s tallest outfield player, poked home from close range following a corner.
Lorenzo Lucca doubled Udinese’s advantage shortly after the restart, heading in from Florian Thauvin’s corner. However, Torino’s resilience shone through as they mounted a spirited comeback.
Che Adams ignited Torino’s resurgence, scoring from a chaotic corner situation where Udinese defenders Kingsley Ehizibue and Christian Kabasele collided. The Scottish international then turned provider, setting up Samuele Ricci for the equalizer with a clever layoff.
The match was not without its challenges for both sides. Udinese were missing several key players, while Torino had to cope without Duvan Zapata and Sebastian Walukiewicz.
In a touching moment, Alexis Sanchez made his long-awaited return for Udinese, stepping onto the pitch in their colors for the first time since May 2011.
This hard-fought draw keeps both teams in mid-table positions as they conclude their 2024 Serie A campaigns, showcasing the competitive nature of Italian football.
Goals: Tourè 41 (U), Lucca 49 (U), Adams 53 (T), Ricci 64 (T)
Udinese: Sava; Kabasele, Bijol, Tourè (72′ Abankwah); Ehizibue, Lovric (72′ Atta), Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura (72′ Kamara); Thauvin (80′ Sanchez), Lucca.
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic, Coco, Maripan, Vojvoda; Pedersen (46′ Lazaro), Gineitis (46′ Ilic), Ricci, Vlasic (83′ Linetty), Sosa (83′ Dembelé); Adams, Karamoh
