A chaotic finale at the Bluenergy Stadium sees Udinese rescue a point deep into added time, with Davis canceling out Vecino’s goal amid heavy debate over a possible handball.
Udinese and Lazio shared the points in a tense 1-1 draw in Udine, a match that exploded into controversy in the closing minutes. Matías Vecino looked to have secured victory for the Biancocelesti late on, but a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from Keinan Davis earned Udinese a draw—despite furious protests over an apparent double handball in the build-up.
The opening half belonged largely to Lazio, driven by the lively Tijjani Noslin. The former Verona forward came close to breaking the deadlock with a powerful effort from distance that clipped the post to Padelli’s left. Noslin threatened again just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Bertola, only to be denied by a decisive last-ditch block from Kristensen.
The second half was more fragmented and physical, with few clear chances. Referee Colombo found himself at the center of attention as both sides appealed for penalties. Lazio protested for contact between Marušić and Kamara, while moments later Udinese claimed a handball against Gila—both appeals waved away, with VAR confirming the decisions.
As the match seemed destined to end scoreless, Lazio struck in the 80th minute. Vecino unleashed a long-range effort that took a heavy deflection off Solet, completely wrong-footing Padelli and giving the visitors a precious lead.
Udinese responded by pushing men forward, throwing everything into attack. Their persistence paid off in the 95th minute when Davis cut inside and fired a left-footed shot across goal to beat Provedel. The goal, however, sparked immediate controversy: VAR reviewed two separate handball incidents in the build-up—one involving Palma, the other Davis himself—but ultimately allowed the goal to stand.
The final whistle was met with heated reactions, but the draw sees Udinese bounce back after the heavy defeat in Florence, while Lazio extend their unbeaten run to four matches, settling for a second consecutive draw.
Match Report
Udinese 1-1 Lazio
Goals:
80’ Vecino (L), 90+5’ Davis (U)
Udinese (3-5-2):
Padelli; Kristensen, Kabasele (87’ Miller), Solet; Zanoli, Piotrowski, Karlström (87’ Buksa), Ekkelenkamp, Bertola (66’ Kamara); Zaniolo, Davis.
Coach: Runjaic.
Lazio (4-3-3):
Provedel; Marušić, Gila (88’ Provstgaard), Romagnoli, Pellegrini (88’ Lazzari); Belahyane, Cataldi, Vecino; Cancellieri (81’ Isaksen), Noslin (74’ Castellanos), Zaccagni.
Coach: Sarri.
Referee: Colombo
Yellow cards: Zaniolo, Kabasele, Karlström (Udinese); Cataldi, Cancellieri, Pellegrini, Vecino (Lazio)
Red cards: None
