In a tightly contested match at the Ennio Tardini stadium, Parma faced a harsh defeat against Udinese, concluding the game with a 0-2 loss in Serie A’s 13th fixture. The forward Nicolò Zaniolo set the tone for Udinese’s victory by scoring in the 10th minute of the first half. Later, Keinan Davis sealed the win with a penalty conversion in the 64th minute of play.
Zaniolo’s early goal was the highlight of the match, receiving commendation from fans and pundits alike. He capitalized on a well-placed cross from Alessandro Zanoli and unleashed a powerful shot from within the box.
Both Zaniolo and Keinan Davis were standout players for their performances, each registering a goal and two attempts on target during the match.
Parma’s coach, Carlos Cuesta, set up his team in a 3-5-2 formation. The lineup featured Edoardo Corvi as the goalkeeper and a defensive line consisting of Enrico Delprato, Mariano Troilo, and Lautaro Valenti. The midfield was organized with Sascha Britschgi, Adrián Bernabé, Lamine Keita, Oliver Sorensen, and Emanuele Valeri, while Mateo Pellegrino and Patrick Cutrone led the attack.
On the other hand, Udinese, commanded by Kosta Runjaic, also adopted a 3-5-2 setup with Maduka Okoye guarding the net, supported defensively by Nicoló Bertola, Christian Kabasele, and Oumar Solet. The midfield was bolstered by Alessandro Zanoli, Jakub Piotrowski, Jesper Karlström, Arthur Atta, and Jordan Zemura, with Zaniolo and Davis as the front duo.
Referee Marco Piccinini officiated the match, which saw Parma’s Lamine Keita earn a yellow card for unsporting behavior in the 9th minute. In a pivotal moment for Parma, Mariano Troilo was sent off with a direct red card in the 63rd minute.
Subsequent matchups will see Parma visiting Pisa, while Udinese will host Genoa in their next fixtures.
Following this match, Parma has accrued 11 points during the season, finding themselves in 16th place, while Udinese improved to 18 points, placing them 9th in the standings.
Substitutions for Parma
45’ 2T – Lamine Keita replaced by Nahuel Estévez, Patrick Cutrone replaced by Jacob Ondrejka
55’ 2T – Oliver Sorensen replaced by Hernani
78’ 2T – Adrián Bernabé replaced by Adrian Benedyczak
80’ 2T – Emanuele Valeri replaced by Mathias Lövik
Yellow Card for Parma:
9’ 1T – Lamine Keita (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Parma:
63’ 2T – Mariano Troilo (Direct red)
Substitutions for Udinese
67’ 2T – Arthur Atta replaced by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Keinan Davis replaced by Adam Buksa
81’ 2T – Alessandro Zanoli replaced by Kingsley Ehizibue, Nicolò Zaniolo replaced by Iker Bravo
89’ 2T – Jakub Piotrowski replaced by Oier Zarraga
Yellow Cards for Udinese:
6’ 1T – Arthur Atta (Unsporting behavior), 65’ 2T – Keinan Davis (Removing shirt)
Red Card for Udinese:
47’ 2T – Kosta Runjaic (Direct red)