The match closing the 34th round of Italian Serie A unfolded with a truly dramatic script. The game between Lazio and Udinese at the Olimpico stadium in Rome was packed with goals and ended in a 3-3 draw.
From the opening minutes, the visitors seized the initiative. On the 18th minute, Ehizibue opened the scoring and put Udinese ahead. In the second half, Lazio hit back — Pellegrini restored parity in the 50th minute.
After this, the game continued in an open, attacking style. Pedro put the hosts ahead on the 80th minute. However, Udinese did not give up: Atta equalized on the 86th minute, and scored again on 90+3 to bring his side close to victory.
But the dramatic climax was yet to come. Substitute Maldini struck accurately on the 90+5th minute to save Lazio from defeat and put the finishing touch on the match.
Serie A. Round 34
Lazio – Udinese 3:3
April 28, Olimpico
Goals: Pellegrini (50), Pedro (80), Maldini (90+5) – Ehizibue (18), Atta (86, 90+3).
Lazio – Motta, Lazzari, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Pellegrini (Tavares, 84), Basić, Patrick, Taylor (Dele-Bashiru, 61), Cancellieri (Isaksen, 65), Dia (Pedro, 61), Noslin (Maldini, 76).
Udinese – Okoye, Kristensen, Kabasele (Sarraga, 82), Sol, Ehizibue (Bayo, 82), Petrovsky (Miller, 65), Atta, Kamara (Arisala, 82), Zannolo, Ekkelenkamp (Buksa, 69), Guye.
After this result, Sarri's side raised their points total to 48 and moved up to 8th in the table. Udinese, with 44 points, remains in 11th place.
In short, this match was a complete package of emotion, drama, and a comeback. That's exactly what football should be.
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