Milan, Aug. 22 (LaPresse) – Udinese and Como drew 1-1 in the opening match of the first day of the Serie A season. It was an entertaining match at times and the final result was fair. A very good Udinese, well organized on the pitch and defensively, controlled Como’s attacking moves, also taking the lead in the 29th minute with a splendid move involving Ekkelenkamp and Kamara and a superb lob to give the hosts the temporary advantage. After a disappointing first half, Fabregas’ Como bounced back in the second half, equalizing at the start of the restart with a flash of brilliance from Douvikas. The Greek striker was quickest to turn into the net a header by Chalobah that was parried by Okoye. Fabregas handed talented Liberali his debut, and he immediately stood out. Zaniolo also had a good game for Udinese, among the Italian talents, and late on he played Bayo in with a ball that only needed to be tapped into the net, but the striker remarkably sent it over with the goal practically open. Deep into stoppage time, Como came close to winning with a spectacular header from Ramon that hit the crossbar from a corner.
Football, Serie A: Douvikas replies to Kamara, Udinese-Como 1-1
Milan, Aug. 22 (LaPresse) – Udinese and Como drew 1-1 in the opening match of the first day of the Serie A season. It was an entertaining match at times and the final result was fair. A very good Udinese, well organized on the pitch and defensively, controlled Como’s attacking moves, also taking the lead in the 29th minute with a splendid move involving Ekkelenkamp and Kamara and a superb lob to give the hosts the temporary advantage. After a disappointing first half, Fabregas’ Como bounced back in the second half, equalizing at the start of the restart with a flash of brilliance from Douvikas. The Greek striker was quickest to turn into the net a header by Chalobah that was parried by Okoye. Fabregas handed talented Liberali his debut, and he immediately stood out. Zaniolo also had a good game for Udinese, among the Italian talents, and late on he played Bayo in with a ball that only needed to be tapped into the net, but the striker remarkably sent it over with the goal practically open. Deep into stoppage time, Como came close to winning with a spectacular header from Ramon that hit the crossbar from a corner.