Serie A: Udinese Shocks Fiorentina 2-1 Away

Udinese pulled off a surprising 2-1 away victory against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday. The hosts took an early lead through a Moise Kean penalty, but second half goals from Lorenzo Lucca and Florian Thauvin secured all three points for the visitors.

Fiorentina dominated possession in the first half and went ahead in the 8th minute when Kean converted from the spot after Riccardo Sottil was fouled in the box. The home side created several chances but were unable to extend their advantage before the break.

Udinese equalized shortly after halftime in fortuitous circumstances. A misplaced clearance by Luca Ranieri deflected off Thauvin and fell kindly for Lucca to slot home from close range. The visitors then took the lead in the 57th minute with a moment of magic from Thauvin, who cut inside and curled a beautiful left-footed shot into the far corner.

Fiorentina pushed hard for an equalizer but were denied by some resolute Udinese defending and goalkeeping. The result ends Fiorentina’s 19-match unbeaten run at home in Serie A and sees Udinese climb further away from the relegation zone.

The defeat is a blow to Fiorentina’s European ambitions, while Udinese will be delighted to claim a vital away win in their battle against the drop. Thauvin’s stunning strike proved the difference between the sides on an entertaining afternoon in Florence.