Udinese's 4-0 victory over Roma.

Udinese dominates Roma with a 4-0 victory

On matchday 5 of the Italy - Serie A TIM 2022-2023 tournament, Udinese crushed Roma with a resounding 4-0 victory. Iyenoma Udogie (4' 1T), Lazar Samardzic (10' 2T), Roberto Pereyra (29' 2T), and Sandi Lovric (36' 2T) were the authors of the home team's overwhelming triumph.

Roma couldn't narrow the gap as Gianluca Mancini hit the post at the 59th minute of the second half.

The standout player of the match was Roberto Pereyra. The Udinese midfielder stood out against Roma as he scored one goal and took two shots on target.

Another key player at the Stadio Friuli was Marco Silvestri. The Udinese goalkeeper had a great performance against Roma, making five saves.

It was a match with many fouls and numerous interruptions. There were a large number of bookings: Paulo Dybala, José Mourinho, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Iyenoma Udogie, Jean-Victor Makengo, and Roberto Pereyra.

Udinese's coach, Andrea Sottil, deployed a 3-5-2 formation with Marco Silvestri in goal; Rodrigo Becão, Jaka Bijol, and Nehuén Pérez in the defensive line; Roberto Pereyra, Tolgay Arslan, Walace, Lazar Samardzic, and Iyenoma Udogie in the midfield; and Isaac Success and Gerard Deulofeu in the attack.

On the other hand, José dos Santos Mourinho Félix's side lined up with a 3-6-1 strategy with Rui Patrício in goal; Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, and Roger Ibañez in defense; Rick Karsdorp, Bryan Cristante, Nemanja Matic, Leonardo Spinazzola, Paulo Dybala, and Lorenzo Pellegrini in midfield; and Tammy Abraham up front.

The referee appointed for the match was Fabio Maresca.

Udinese will visit Sassuolo in the next matchday, while Roma will visit Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.

The home team is in fourth place with 10 points, while the visitors reached 10 units and are in fifth place in the tournament.