Bologna-Udinese 1-1, report cards: Okoye, a mistake that could cost B. Saelemaekers inspired, Payero the best

Lukasz SKORUPSKI 6 – Apart from a poorly timed high exit, he doesn’t make any mistakes. He’s not to blame for the goal

Stefan POSCH 5.5 – Udinese doesn’t allow space in the lanes, the Austrian struggles to support Ndoye first, and then Orsolini. (from 68′ Tommaso CORAZZA 6 – Positive input. Despite the numerical inferiority, it is Bologna who attacks after the 1-1 draw, and he takes part in all the actions).

Jhon LUCUMI’ 5.5 – Goes into difficulty in Udinese’s transitions. As time expired he leaves too many meters to Davis, only the post graces the Colombian.

Sam BEUKEMA 5 – The workaholic from Motta leaves his teammates with 10 men in the 64th minute with a tactical foul useful to slow down an otherwise dangerous counterattack. If anything, he could have avoided the first yellow card. Turin will miss.

Victor KRISTIANSEN 6 – Preferred to Calafiori, he demonstrated good physical condition in the duel with Ehizibue, which ended without winners.

Remo FREULER 5 – In a game that was generous as always, the lost ball that gave way to the Friulian lead stood out like an indelible stain.

Dan NDOYE 5 – Inconclusive. He takes action several times to leave his mark but Cannavaro’s giants always get the better of him. And he confirms his bad relationship with goals: he has a couple of good chances but his shots are easy to read. (from 87′ Charalampos LYKOGIANNIS sv – If Saelemaekers had served him, perhaps, he would have become the protagonist of this challenge).

Michel AEBISCHER 5.5 – Narrow spaces even in the middle of the field, emerges discontinuously. He also looks for the door in a couple of situations, without scaring Okoye.

Oussama EL AZZOUZI 5.5 – Hero at the Olimpico, nervous and in the shade today. This is most noticeable due to fouls committed. Sacrificed by Motta at half-time. (from 46′ Riccardo ORSOLINI 5.5 – He has to shake things up, and he certainly tries. Repeatedly sought by his teammates, what he gets are many corners).

Alexis SAELEMAEKERS 7 – He plays one half wide on the left, and one half in the middle of the field. Phenomenal in 1vs1, but there are too many Udinese players to skip and the Belgian almost gets discouraged. Then he equalizes from a free kick, and from there he goes wild: he comes close to scoring twice, also guilty of selfishness.

Joshua ZIRKZEE 5.5 – Bijol and Perez don’t leave him any breathing room, so he lowers his range of action and enchants Dall’Ara with a couple of spells. Overall, however, he experiences an afternoon lacking in emotions. (from 87′ Giovanni FABBIAN sv)

Coach Thiago MOTTA 5.5 – For once the race plan doesn’t seem to be working. Udinese wins more duels in all areas of the pitch and risks conquering Dall’Ara. Half a vote more because after Beukema’s expulsion he doesn’t upset the setup and forces his team to look for the goal.

Maduka OKOYE 4.5 – Saelemaekers’ free kick inexplicably overtakes him. A very serious mistake, unusual for these levels, which weighs like a boulder in the race for salvation. If Udinese goes to Serie B, this will not be forgotten.

Nehuen PEREZ 7 – Resilient, he takes to the field with a turban due to the blow he received against Roma, and despite this he is an asset in aerial duels. He even came close to doubling the score at the end of the first half.

Jaka BIJOL 7 – A highly ranked defender, he commands the Juventus rearguard with personality. Always punctual in his interventions, he puts patches everywhere. Super early on Zirkzee.

Thomas KRISTENSEN 6.5 – Of the three behind he is the most shaky, yet he manages to limit both Ndoye and Orsolini. And on high balls, he too makes the difference.

Kingsley EHIZIBUE 6 – As fast as he is imprecise in his choices, he creates havoc and keeps Saelemaekers at bay as best he can. He leaves exhausted. (from the 60th minute Joao FERREIRA 5.5 – It doesn’t face forward. Saelemaekers’ free-kick foul was his, even if Okoye was all to blame).

WALACE 6 – He acts in the darkness, blocking all the central lanes, thus allowing Payero to attack the rossoblùs high.

Martin PAYERO 7.5 – He opens and closes the scoring action, stealing the ball from Freuler and then beating Skorupski with cool blood. A gladiator for the Friulians, he also recovered the counterattack in which Beukema was sent off. (from 88′ BRENNER 6 – Protagonist in the final, he assists Davis and on the rebound misses the goal by centimeters).

Hassane KAMARA 6 – Back and forth in the left lane. He gives everything like Ehizibue. (from 87′ Jordan ZEMURA sv)

Lazar SAMARDZIC 7 – Finally a proof of the depth of Serbian talent. He participates in the goal action by serving Lucca vertically with a visionary ball, then forces Beukema into the foul which will lead to his expulsion.

Roberto PEREYRA 6.5 – With experience he earns numerous fouls, useful for breaking the rhythm and not allowing Bologna to impose their game. (from 68′ Oier ZARRAGA 6 – He brings energy, he lacks quality today).

Lorenzo LUCCA 6 – He keeps Beukema and Lucumì busy, fuels nervousness using his body, and plays a role in Payero’s goal: he is the one who attempts the shot, which then ends up at the Argentine’s feet. (from 69′ Keinan DAVIS 6 – In the 95th minute he hits a sensational post, which denies him the joy of the first Italian goal and three points that are needed like bread in Udine).

Coach Fabio CANNAVARO 7 – Leading the Friulians for a week, he prepares an intelligent match: fight, cunning and counterattacks. He solves the problem of goals conceded from corners but is betrayed by Okoye. And now to save Udinese he must perform a miracle.