Lazio and Udinese played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw in a Serie A match that featured several spectacular goals from Pedro, Kingsley Ehizibue, and Luca Pellegrini, with two goals scored in stoppage time.
Following their Coppa Italia Final qualification, Lazio, who had recently defeated Atalanta on penalties thanks to goalkeeper Edoardo Motta’s performance, faced an ongoing fan boycott of their home games.
Both teams were dealing with injury concerns. Lazio’s Mattia Zaccagni, Danilo Cataldi, and Mario Gila were sidelined, while Udinese’s Jesper Karlstrom was suspended. Nicolò Rovella made a surprise return to Lazio’s bench after recovering from a fractured clavicle.
Match Highlights
The game kicked off with both teams creating early chances. Udinese took the lead in the 18th minute through Kingsley Ehizibue’s powerful shot.
Lazio equalized with a spectacular volley from Luca Pellegrini in the 50th minute. The match remained open, with both sides missing opportunities to regain the lead.
Pedro put Lazio ahead in the 80th minute with a well-placed shot. However, Udinese fought back, with Arthur Atta scoring twice in quick succession in the 86th and 93rd minutes to give them the lead.
In the final moments of the match, Daniel Maldini netted an equalizer for Lazio in the 95th minute, securing a dramatic 3-3 draw for both teams.
Goal Scorers:
Udinese: Ehizibue (18′), Atta (86′, 93′)
Lazio: Pellegrini (50′), Pedro (80′), Maldini (95′)