Comeback Kings: Lukaku Leads Napoli to Victory Over Udinese
Maduka Okoye, the Udinese first-choice keeper had a chuck of the match, but inspired a wonderful second half performance from Napoli to ensure they came out 3-1 winners.
Napoli’s quest for a very important three points against Udinese got off to a blistering start, with Anthonio Conte’s side dominating possession in the opening exchanges.
Napoli’s relentless pressure yielded a golden opportunity for David Nerves,who disappointingly fired Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s pinpoint cross high and wide.
Although Udinese gradually starting to find thier footing and almost got thier reward when Florian Thauvin’s effort sailed over the bar.
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Udinese was presented a penalty, although the Napoli keeper had an initial save but the Frenchman pounce on the rebound to give Udinese a surprise lead.
Conte’s half time team talk made the difference with Lukaku opener for Napoli 5minutes into the halftime.
Napoli’s quest for three crucial points against Udinese got off to a blistering start, with Antonio Conte’s side dominating possession in the opening exchanges.
The visitors’ relentless pressure yielded a golden opportunity for David Neres, who disappointingly fired Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s pinpoint cross high and wide.
Udinese gradually found their footing, and almost reaped rewards when Florian Thauvin’s effort sailed over the bar. Thauvin was soon presented with another chance to break the deadlock from the penalty spot after Stanislav Lobotka was penalized for handball.
Although Alex Meret produced a stunning save to deny Thauvin’s initial effort, the Frenchman pounced on the rebound to give Udinese a surprise lead.
Napoli went ahead to win the match 1-3 goals.
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