Final result: Venezia-Udinese 3-2
UDINESE
Okoye 6 – In the first half he limits himself to ordinary administration with safe interventions on the lagoon players’ conclusions. In the second half he conceded three goals, but the responsibility is not only his but also that of the defense which leaves him too exposed to opposing attacks. In fact, avoid a heavier liability. Perhaps Caviglia could have done more with Nicolussi’s free kick.
Touré 5 – A performance to forget for the defender, the negative protagonist of the Venetian comeback. The expulsion for a second yellow card in the 65th minute left his teammates numerically inferior in the most delicate moment of the match.
Biol 5.5 – His defensive leadership fails just when more solidity is needed. In the first half he held his position well, but in the second half he progressively lost confidence. Nervous, he also gets a warning at the end.
Giannetti 5.5 – A good first half with timely finishes and a decent contribution in the build-up phase. In the second half he dropped noticeably, losing several aerial duels with the Venetian attackers. Dal 61′ Zarraga 5 – His entry does not bring the hoped-for benefits, struggling to find the right position on the pitch.
Updated 6 – On the right wing he alternates good progressions with moments of difficulty in the defensive phase. His overlaps created some problems for the Venetian rearguard in the first half, but in the second half he gradually disappeared from the match, limiting himself to containing the opponents’ advances.
Lovric 6,5 – The best of his. The goal that unlocks the match is a ballistic jewel of rare beauty. His performance is enhanced by a series of plays of high technical quality and constant pressing on the opposing ball carriers. Dal 78′ Thauvin 5,5 – He comes in when the team is already in difficulty and is unable to make an impact.
Karlstrom 5.5 – In the middle of the pitch he struggles to take control of the game. His playmaking is too predictable and he is often overwhelmed by the dynamism of the Venetian midfielders. The warning in the second half further affected their performance.
Payero 6 – An alternating performance for the midfielder who holds the field well for 60 minutes, then gives in with too many errors in the setup phase and little clarity in his choices. The warning received is a symptom of a bad evening.
Kamara 5,5 – On the left wing he is unable to have the impact he would like. His progressions are often predictable and he rarely puts the Venetian rearguard in difficulty. Dal 61′ Zemura 5.5 – He fails to give the desired shock in the left-handed lane.
Bravo 6,5 – The momentary 2-0 goal is the icing on a high-level performance. His movements constantly create problems for Venezia’s defense and his understanding with Lucca works perfectly in the first half. Dal 54′ Cable 5.5 – His entry coincides with the beginning of the Venetian comeback.
Lucca 6 – In the first half he moved well, creating space for his teammates and actively participating in the offensive maneuver. In the second half he was progressively isolated, receiving few playable balls. 78′ Davis 5.5 – In the final minutes he fails to impact the match.
Kosta Runjaic 5 – His team dominates for an hour of play, but inexplicably collapses in the second half. The changes did not have the desired effect and the tactical management after Touré’s expulsion was confusing. A defeat that should make us reflect on the mental stability of the team.