Lucca opens, then Giannetti’s own goal and Zarraga’s winning shot: all between the 47th and 51st minutes. Fourth defeat in the last five championship matches for the Biancocelesti
Lazio down. The third defeat in a row in the league came against Udinese, following the defeat against Bayern in the Champions League. The Friulians’ one-two with Lucca and Zarraga at the start of the second half was deadly, including the provisional equalizer with Giannetti’s own goal. Lazio is unable to recover after having wasted a lot in the first half (goal with Zaccagni). Three very precious points on the road to salvation for Udinese, protagonist of a display of great determination. The Bianconeri hadn’t won for three days: in Turin, another important blow, they beat Juventus on 12 February.
FRIULAN WALL
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Sarri (suspended, deputy Martusciello on the bench) cannot yet count on the recoveries of Rovella and Patric and must make up for the suspensions of Marusic, Guendouzi and Pellegrini. Space for Lazzari and Hysaj as full-backs and for Vecino (moved to the right) and Cataldi in midfield. Walace and Ebosele disqualified, Cioffi inserts Zarraga and Pereyra in midfield. In the 2nd minute Udinese launches a shot with Lovric from distance: out. Lazio replies: in the 4th minute, Zaccagni posts. Biancocelesti still dangerous: Luis Alberto’s whip goes just wide. Sarri’s team gives continuity to the offensive maneuver. Udinese compact in coverage but ready to restart. In the 23rd minute Immobile, well triggered by Felipe Anderson, shoots high from a good position. Five minutes later another chance: from Felipe Anderson for Zaccagni who misses the target. In the 33rd minute Udinese tries: Lovric’s strike, Provedel instinctively rejects. Lazio restarts and gets to the ball with Vecino: out. The Friulians reappear: Provedel opposes Kamara and then Giannetti. All-out race. Felipe Anderson’s shot off target. Final half with Cioffi’s team more forward. At half-time the score was 0-0.
ONE-TWO FROM UDINESE
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At the start of the second half Lazio replace Felipe Anderson with Isaksen. In the 2nd minute Udinese took the lead: Lucca’s right-footed shot, served by Kamara in front of goal, slipped past Provedel. Seventh goal in the championship for the attacker. Lazio reacts immediately. And in the 4th minute they equalized thanks to an own goal by Giannetti following a touch from Zaccagni in the centre. But Cioffi’s team immediately goes on to score again: in the 6th minute, insertion of Lovric, then Thauvin passes Zarraga’s angled shot. Second goal in Serie A for the Spanish midfielder. Lazio were shocked by Udinese’s blows, but quickly regained courage. Okoye shields Isaksen and Immobile. In the quarter of an hour Kamada and Castellanos take over Cataldi and Immobile, with the latter not liking the change at all, showing broad signs of impatience. Direction entrusted to Vecino. On the bottom a right from Kamada. Meanwhile, Lucca has another opportunity: he loses the moment and Provedel resolves. Lazio on the attack, Udinese cautious and confident. Cioffi alternates Kamara and Payero with Zemura and Samardzic. The Biancocelesti struggled to find openings. New replacement in Udinese: Bijol replaces Ferreira who is injured. Okoye watches over Isaksen. Luis Alberto gives way to Pedro. An attempt by Vecino was saved. Davis enters for Thauvin. Seven minutes of added time. The final assault by the Biancocelesti was in vain. Indeed Provedel fails again on Lucca. Perez sent off for a second yellow card. Provedel gets hurt and Mandas enters. Four more minutes of injury time. Lazio protests over a knock-down in the Castellanos area. Udinese collects the three points. Lazio overwhelmed by boos from the Olimpico.
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