Dovbyk Scores as Roma Secures Victory
The hosts took the lead in the 38th minute through a well-taken goal by Luca, putting Roma on the back foot. However, the second half saw a resurgence from Claudio Ranieri’s side, who turned the game around with two crucial penalties.
Pellegrini stepped up first, calmly slotting home to level the score. Then, Dovbik, the Ukrainian forward, showcased his composure by converting another penalty to give Roma the lead. The visitors held on to secure the three points, much to the delight of their traveling fans.
2024-25 Serie A Tournament table
2024-25, Italy - Serie A
Udinese - AS Roma 1:2 (1:0)
Goals: Lucca L., 38 (1:0); Pellegrini Lo., 50 (penalty) (1:1); Dovbyk, 64 (penalty) (1:2)
Udinese: Sava R.; Kristensen T.; Zemura; Touré Is. (Kabasele, 7); Payero (Pafundi, 77); Lovric S. (Ekkelenkamp, 66); Karlstrom (Atta, 66); Bijol; Modesto Rui (Sanchez A., 78); Thauvin; Lucca L.
Bench: Selvik; Padelli; Kamara H.; Pejiсiс; Bravo I.
Yellow Cards: Karlstrom 52; Atta 80
AS Roma: Svilar; Angelino; Ndicka; Çelik (Shomurodov, 46); Mancini G.; Rensch (Zalewski, 70); Pellegrini Lo. (Cristante, 81); Kone Ko.; Pisilli; Baldanzi (El Shaarawy, 58); Dovbyk (Dybala, 81)
Bench: Abdulhamid; Hummels; Dahl; Paredes L.; Saelemaekers; Soule M.
Yellow Cards: Çelik 21; Pellegrini Lo. 37
