Match report

Udinese Defeats Palermo 2–1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Udinese
Udinese
2–1
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Sep 23, 2025

Udinese demonstrated resilience and skill to edge out Palermo 2–1 in a hard-fought match in the Coppa Italia. The match was marked by early dominance from Udinese, who scored twice within minutes before halftime. Despite late pressure, Palermo managed only one goal through P. Peda.

Key Facts

  • • Udinese scored two goals in the 41st and 45th minute by N. Zaniolo and L. Miller respectively.
  • • Palermo found their only goal through P. Peda at the 90th minute.
  • • C. Kabasele of Udinese received a yellow card for a foul in the 37th minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, including N. Pierozzi and E. Gyasi coming on for Palermo.

Lineups

Udinese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 90 R. Sava (G)
  • 16 M. Palma (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 28 O. Solet (D)
  • 59 A. Zanoli (M)
  • 24 J. Piotrowski (M)
  • 8 J. Karlstrom (M)
  • 38 L. Miller (M)
  • 11 H. Kamara (M)
  • 10 N. Zaniolo (F)
  • 18 A. Buksa (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Nunziante
  • 41 G. Venuti
  • 2 S. Goglichidze
  • 4 S. Lovric
  • 6 O. Zarraga
  • 7 I. Gueye
  • 9 K. Davis
  • 13 N. Bertola
  • 14 A. Atta
  • 19 K. Ehizibue
  • 29 A. Camara
  • 31 T. Kristensen
  • 32 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 33 J. Zemura
  • 77 R. Modesto

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 29 P. Peda (D)
  • 72 D. Veroli (D)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (M)
  • 6 C. Gomes (M)
  • 28 A. Blin (M)
  • 17 S. Giovane (M)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 14 A. Vasic (F)
  • 31 G. Corona (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Avella
  • 77 S. Pizzuto
  • 3 T. Augello
  • 5 A. Palumbo
  • 8 J. Segre
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 10 F. Ranocchia
  • 15 E. Nicolosi
  • 18 P. Avena
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni

Timeline

  1. Udinese
    37' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kabasele

    Foul

  2. Udinese
    41' Udinese Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Zaniolo · Assist: A. Zanoli
  3. Udinese
    45' Udinese Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Miller
  4. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: T. Augello
  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: A. Palumbo
  6. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: F. Ranocchia
  7. Palermo
    59' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Giovane · On: Matteo Brunori
  8. Udinese
    65' Udinese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Buksa · On: Keinan Davis
  9. Udinese
    65' Udinese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Kabasele · On: T. Kristensen
  10. Palermo
    65' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Segre
  11. Udinese
    70' Udinese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zaniolo · On: I. Gueye
  12. Udinese
    70' Udinese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Miller · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
  13. Udinese
    81' Udinese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jesper Karlström · On: S. Lovric
  14. Palermo
    90' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Peda · Assist: T. Augello

Match Stats

Stat Udinese Palermo
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 434 409
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 10 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 365 327
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Udinese's quick-fire goals by Zaniolo and Miller in the 41st and 45th minute established a commanding lead, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Palermo's late goal by P. Peda added tension but was not enough to overturn Udinese’s earlier dominance.