Defeating Udinese In The Postponed Match, Roma Approaches Champions League Zone

AS Roma players celebrate Bryan Cristante's goal (4) which determines a 2-1 win over Udinese. (X/@OfficialASRoma)

JAKARTA - AS Roma completed the postponed match against Udinese with a win. In the continuation of the Italian Serie A match at the Friuli Stadium, Friday, April 26, 2024 in the morning WIB, Roma won 2-1 so that it began to approach the Champions League zone.

Udinese's match against Roma, April 14, 2024, was stopped with 18 minutes remaining. The reason is, Roma defender Evan Ndicka collapsed in the middle of the match or to be precise in the 72nd minute. The score is a 1-1 draw.

Ndicka, who felt pain in his chest, received treatment before being taken to the hospital for further examination.

From the results of the examination, this Ivory Coast player did not have a heart attack. But he was diagnosed with cardiac arrest. He can also continue his career in football.

As the match continued, Daniele De Rossi's team showed dominance. Striker Paulo Dybala had provided feedback to ARDar Azmoun.

However, his shot was saved by Maduka Okeye goalkeeper. Likewise, Tammy Abraham's chances failed to provide results.

Udinese's attack panicked Roma's defense. Moreover, defender Gianluca Mancini knocked Roberto Pereyra out of the penalty box.

Luckily Udinese's free kick failed to end in goal. However, Roma had come under pressure.

However, Roma managed to end the match with a win. Roma's goal was produced by Bryan Cristante in injury time or 90+5 minutes to be exact.

The goal started with Dybala's corner which was greeted by Lorenzo Pellegrini with a volley. But the ball was blocked and returned to Dybala's feet.

The front player of the Argentine national team then fired the ball in front of the goal which was met by Cristante's header.

Okeye failed to anticipate Cristante's header. The score changed to 2-1 for Roma and lasted until the end of the match.

The victory made Roma pocketed 58 points. They are getting closer to the Champions League zone because they are four points adrift of Bologna who is ranked fourth.

Meanwhile, Udinese was threatened with lower caste because it was still stuck in 17th place with 28 points. Similar to Frosinone in the relegation zone.