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Udinese defeated Como to claim a back-to-back victory in the new Serie A season, with Maduka Okoye impressing his side.
The home side claimed their second season victory, defeating Como 1-0 at the Stadio Friuli stadium.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was rewarded with his performance, claiming his first clean sheet of the season.
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Back to back performance for Okoye as Udinese seal first victory of the season
Udinese claimed their first victory of the new season against Lazio, with Maduka Okoye impressing for his side.
As it happened
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who just renewed his contract with the Italian team, was in goal for Udinese for the third consecutive time.
Newcomers Como fielded a strong side as they sought their first Serie A win of the season.
The home-side Udinese got the game underway and were intense in their attack as they looked to disrupt Como.
Udinese pushed for the first goal but had to wait till the 43rd minute before they could break the deadlock.
Brenner darted into the box to collect a fantastic lofted pass from Kingsley Ehizibue and unleashed a powerful shot directed into the left side of the goal, which bounced in off the post.
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The home side kept pushing for the second goal of the game but were unable to convert their chances.
Como got the chance to get a draw from the game, but Patrick Cutrone failed to score from the penalty spot! His effort crashed against the left post.
The game ended in a 1-0 victory for Udinese as Como suffered their second defeat of the new season.
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