Roma pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Udinese 2-1 in their Serie A clash on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The victory, part of Matchday 22 of the 2024/25 Italian top-flight season, saw the Giallorossi overturn a first-half deficit to claim all three points.
The win lifts Roma to ninth place in the Serie A standings with 30 points, while Udinese remain in 11th with 26 points.
Match Recap
The game began cautiously, with both sides probing for opportunities. Udinese eventually broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Lorenzo Lucca found the back of the net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Roma returned for the second half with renewed vigor. They earned a penalty in the 50th minute, which captain Lorenzo Pellegrini converted to level the score at 1-1.
The momentum swung firmly in Roma’s favor, and they were awarded another penalty in the 64th minute. Artem Dovbyk stepped up and made no mistake, slotting the ball home to give the visitors a 2-1 lead.
Despite Udinese’s efforts to find an equalizer, Roma’s defense held firm, securing a crucial victory in their push up the Serie A table.
Key Moments
- 38′ – Lorenzo Lucca scores for Udinese to give the home side the lead.
- 50′ – Lorenzo Pellegrini converts a penalty to bring Roma level.
- 64′ – Artem Dovbyk scores the winning goal from the spot.
What’s Next?
Roma will look to build on this win as they aim to climb further up the Serie A standings, while Udinese will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping further down the table.
