Udinese ended their poor away run in Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare. The win was crucial, following consecutive 1-1 draws against the same opponents. For Lecce, their struggles in front of goal continued as they failed to score at home for the fourth consecutive match.
Fast Start from Udinese
Coming into the game, Udinese were full of confidence, having picked up seven points from their last three matches. That momentum showed in the opening minutes as Sandi Lovrić set up Lorenzo Lucca, only for Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone to deny the striker with an impressive save.
Despite dominating possession, Udinese found it hard to break down Lecce’s defense. Their persistence paid off just before the half-hour mark when Lovrić was caught in the face by Gaby Jean inside the box. After a lengthy VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty. What followed was unusual, as five Udinese players argued over who would take the spot-kick. Eventually, Lucca won the battle and calmly slotted home, reaching double figures for the season. However, his joy was short-lived, as manager Kosta Runjaić surprisingly substituted him three minutes later.
Lecce’s Struggles Continue
Lecce have yet to secure a win against teams currently in the top half of the Serie A table, and their struggles were evident again in this clash. The hosts registered their first shot on target 10 minutes after the restart, but Udinese goalkeeper Răzvan Sava quickly saved Nikola Krstović’s header.
Falcone kept Lecce in the game with a stunning save, tipping Iker Bravo’s powerful 25-yard effort over the bar. The home side tried to apply pressure late on with a series of corners, but their lack of attacking sharpness cost them yet again.
Udinese’s Defensive Solidity Seals the Win
As Lecce pushed for a late equalizer, Udinese held firm at the back. Arthur Atta nearly doubled the lead in the closing moments, but his effort was narrowly off target. Ultimately, one goal secured a third consecutive clean-sheet victory for Udinese against Lecce.
For Lecce, this result highlighted their continued struggles in front of goal, leaving them still searching for their first home league goal of 2025. Meanwhile, the Udinese can gain confidence from this performance as they climb the Serie A standings.
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Udinese’s victory over Lecce was a testament to their growing form, while Lecce’s attacking woes remain a primary concern. With the Serie A season heating up, expect more thrilling clashes ahead!
