Match report
Salernitana Stuns Udinese 3-2 in Serie A Thriller
Salernitana
3–2
FT
Udinese
May 27, 2023
Salernitana staged a remarkable comeback against Udinese, overcoming an early two-goal disadvantage to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory. Marvin Zeegelaar and Ilija Nestorovski put Udinese ahead within the first half-hour, but Salernitana's determination shone through as Giorgos Kastanos and Antonio Candreva scored before halftime. With a red card for Zeegelaar in stoppage time, William Troost-Ekong sealed the win in added time to ensure all three points stayed with Salernitana.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Salernitana 3-2 Udinese
- • First Goals by Zeegelaar (25') and Nestorovski (30') for Udinese
- • Kastanos scored (43'), Candreva equalized (57') for Salernitana
- • Marvin Zeegelaar received a second yellow card in stoppage time, reducing Udinese to ten men
- • Troost-Ekong scored the winning goal in injury time
Lineups
Salernitana
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
- 2 D. Bronn (D)
- 15 W. Troost-Ekong (D)
- 98 L. Pirola (D)
- 20 G. Kastanos (M)
- 10 T. Vilhena (M)
- 18 L. Coulibaly (M)
- 30 P. Mazzocchi (M)
- 87 A. Candreva (F)
- 11 E. Botheim (F)
- 99 K. Piątek (F)
Substitutes
- 3 D. Bradarić
- 6 J. Sambia
- 8 E. Bohinen
- 41 H. Nicolussi
- 39 A. Iervolino
- 33 L. Sepe
- 25 G. Maggiore
- 13 G. Ochoa
- 22 D. Črnigoj
- 9 F. Bonazzoli
Udinese
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Silvestri (G)
- 18 N. Pérez (D)
- 29 J. Bijol (D)
- 3 A. Masina (D)
- 37 R. Pereyra (M)
- 24 L. Samardžić (M)
- 11 Walace (M)
- 4 S. Lovrić (M)
- 8 M. Zeegelaar (M)
- 26 F. Thauvin (F)
- 30 I. Nestorovski (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Beto
- 5 T. Arslan
- 15 Leonardo Buta
- 75 M. Bassi
- 74 D. Russo
- 72 N. Cocetta
- 14 J. Abankwah
- 39 Vivaldo Semedo
- 20 D. Padelli
- 67 A. Guessand
- 73 A. Centis
- 99 E. Piana
Timeline
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4' Udinese Card · Yellow CardMarvin Zeegelaar
Foul
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25' Udinese Goal · Normal GoalMarvin Zeegelaar · Assist: S. Lovric
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30' Udinese Goal · Normal GoalI. Nestorovski · Assist: R. Pereyra
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37' Salernitana Card · Yellow CardT. Vilhena
Foul
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43' Salernitana Goal · Normal GoalG. Kastanos · Assist: A. Candreva
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46' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Botheim · On: D. Bradaric
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57' Salernitana Goal · Normal GoalA. Candreva · Assist: P. Mazzocchi
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64' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Bradaric · On: J. Sambia
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65' Udinese subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Nestorovski · On: Beto
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71' Udinese Card · Yellow CardJ. Bijol
Foul
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76' Udinese subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Thauvin · On: T. Arslan
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77' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3Off: Lassana Coulibaly · On: E. Bohinen
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77' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Vilhena · On: H. Nicolussi Caviglia
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85' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Mazzocchi · On: A. Iervolino
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85' Udinese subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Masina · On: L. Buta
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87' Udinese Card · Yellow CardMarvin Zeegelaar
Foul
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87' Udinese Card · Red CardMarvin Zeegelaar
Foul
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90'+1 Salernitana Card · Yellow CardG. Kastanos
Foul
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90'+6 Salernitana Goal · Normal GoalWilliam Troost-Ekong · Assist: J. Sambia
Match Stats
| Stat | Salernitana | Udinese |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 401 | 438 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 1.20 | 2.28 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | 327 | 352 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kastanos' goal at 43' sparked a comeback as Salernitana regained momentum and motivation.
- ▸ Zeegelaar's dismissal in stoppage time significantly altered the game's dynamic, allowing Salernitana to dominate possession and secure their victory with Troost-Ekong's late goal.