Udinese and Salernitana fail to open the scoreboard in their match
Udinese and Salernitana failed to open the scoreboard in the match corresponding to matchday 2, played this Saturday at Stadio Friuli.
Gerard Deulofeu struck a shot against the post at the 36th minute of the first half, denying his fans the goal celebration.
The standout player of the match was Marco Silvestri. Udinese's goalkeeper had a great performance against Salernitana, saving 6 shots.
Another key player at Stadio Friuli was Luigi Sepe. Salernitana's goalkeeper had a great performance against Udinese, saving 3 shots.
It was a highly contested match with fouls from both sides. There were a large number of players receiving yellow cards: Jean-Victor Makengo, Federico Bonazzoli, Walace, Domagoj Bradaric, Dylan Bronn, and Norbert Gyömbér. Nehuén Pérez was directly red carded in the 48th minute of the first half.
Udinese's coach, Andrea Sottil, fielded a 3-5-2 formation with Marco Silvestri in goal; Rodrigo Becão, Jaka Bijol, and Adam Masina in the defensive line; Nehuén Pérez, Roberto Pereyra, Walace, Jean-Victor Makengo, and Iyenoma Udogie in midfield; and Gerard Deulofeu and Isaac Success in the attack.
On the other hand, Davide Nicola's team deployed a 3-5-2 strategy with Luigi Sepe in goal; Norbert Gyömbér, Federico Fazio, and Dylan Bronn in defense; Antonio Candreva, Ivan Radovanovic, Giulio Maggiore, Tonny Vilhena, and Pasquale Mazzochi in midfield; and Erik Botheim and Federico Bonazzoli in the forward line.
The referee appointed for the match was Gianluca Aureliano.
Udinese will visit Monza in the next matchday, while Salernitana will host Sampdoria at Stadio Arechi.
The home team is currently in 12th place with 1 point, while the visitors reached 1 point and occupy the 11th place in the tournament.