Hellas Verona’s nightmare Serie A campaign continued as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Udinese, extending their winless run to seven matches. The loss leaves the Gialloblù four points adrift of safety and rooted to the bottom of the table, while Udinese strengthened their push for a top-half finish.
In a match that swung dramatically after half-time, Udinese showed composure, efficiency, and attacking intent, punishing Verona’s defensive lapses to take all three points from the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
Match Summary: Verona 1-3 Udinese
After a quiet start, the game burst into life midway through the first half.
First Half: Goals and Quick Responses
Udinese took the lead through Arthur Atta, whose low effort from the edge of the box took a deflection and wrong-footed Verona goalkeeper Simone Perilli.
However, Verona hit back almost immediately. Gift Orban showed strength and composure to shield the ball from two defenders before smashing home from close range. The Nigerian forward’s strike was his seventh Serie A goal of the season, offering hope to the home fans.
Before the break, Udinese nearly regained the lead on a rapid counter-attack, but Perilli made a sharp save to deny Jordan Zemura.
Half-Time: Verona 1-1 Udinese
Second Half: Udinese Take Control
The second half began cautiously, but the match changed just before the hour mark.
A dangerous free-kick from Zemura was blocked, yet Verona failed to clear the ball. Alessandro Zanoli pounced and curled a beautiful effort from 15 yards into the top corner, restoring Udinese’s lead.
As Verona pushed forward in search of another equaliser, their defence opened up. Udinese exploited the space ruthlessly.
Perilli was forced into two quick saves from Atta, but moments later, Keinan Davis produced a powerful run into the box and fired home to make it 3-1, sealing the contest.
Tactical Breakdown: Where Verona Went Wrong
- Defensive Gaps: Verona’s backline was repeatedly exposed when they chased the game.
- Poor Clearance: Zanoli’s goal came after Verona failed to clear a simple free-kick.
- Lack of Game Management: Udinese controlled the tempo and punished mistakes.
Despite Orban’s relentless work rate, Verona lacked the composure and structure needed to mount a comeback.
What This Means for the Table
- Hellas Verona: Now bottom of the table and four points from safety. They face Cagliari away next in a must-win clash.
- Udinese: Move into the top half and will host AS Roma in their next Serie A fixture.
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Final Thoughts
Udinese’s clinical second-half performance condemned Hellas Verona to another painful defeat. With pressure mounting and the relegation zone tightening, the Gialloblù must find answers fast. For Udinese, this was a statement win that proves they can challenge stronger sides and stay in the hunt for a top-half finish.
