In a thrilling Serie A fixture at the Stadio Olimpico, Roma secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Udinese. The eventful match saw both teams demonstrating commendable skills and game tactics.
The game, part of the 2023/2024 Serie A season’s 13th matchday, began with Roma dominating possession. Early attempts at goal were made by Mancini and Pellegrini, but their efforts didn’t find the back of the net.
The deadlock was broken in the 20th minute when Mancini struck a fantastic header on receiving a well-placed free-kick assist from Dybala. “Dybala delivered a perfect assist on a free-kick, and Mancini executed a fine header that beat Udinese’s goalkeeper Silvestri”, was the description provided. After 45 minutes plus an additional two minutes of injury time, the first half ended with Roma in the lead.
The start of the second half did not slow down the action. Despite early near-misses, the game took a dramatic turn in the 57th minute when Thauvin drew Udinese level. His goal came from a masterful cross that he perfectly headed into the back of the net.
Despite an offside goal from Azmoun in the 73rd minute, Roma recaptured the lead in the 81st minute. “It was a beautiful combination play between Lukaku and Dybala. The Argentinian did not leave Silvestri any chances,” the observer highlighted.
In the final touch of the match, El Shaarawy made it three for Roma with a right-footed curler taking an assist from Bove, who received the ball from Lukaku. With added five minutes injury time, the match ended as a memorable win for Roma.
Argentine forward Dybala, who contributed a goal and an assist, was named the Man of the Match.
The scoreline pleased the home crowd at the Olimpico, with Roma’s three goals coming from Mancini at 20 minutes, Dybala at 81 minutes, and El Shaarawy at 90 minutes. Thauvin scored Udinese’s sole goal on the 57th-minute mark.
Roma coach José Mourinho had his team lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, while Udinese manager Gabriele Cioffi set his side up in a 3-5-1-1 formation.