Udinese vs Juventus: Tough night for Maduka Okoye as 'unlucky' own goal ruins outing against Old Lady

Juventus break Maduka Okoye's heart.

Udinese vs Juventus: Tough night for Maduka Okoye as 'unlucky' own goal ruins outing against Old Lady

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 19:35 - 02.11.2024

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye endured a busy night in the Serie A, conceding an own goal against Juventus.

In a challenging Serie A clash, Maduka Okoye faced a tough night in goal for Udinese, conceding an unfortunate own goal in a 2-0 defeat against unbeaten Juventus.

The Super Eagles goalkeeper had a busy evening, showcasing his skills despite the disappointing result at home on Saturday.

The match began with Udinese defending resolutely against a dominant Juventus side.

However, in the 20th minute, a moment of misfortune struck Okoye when he inadvertently turned a cross from Khephren Thuram into his own net, putting Udinese on the back foot.

Maduka Okoye made four saves against Juventus.
Maduka Okoye made four saves against Juventus.

This own goal came after a brilliant sequence of play from the Old Lady, who had been pressing for an opener.

Despite this setback, Okoye remained composed and made several crucial saves throughout the match.

Juventus stay unbeaten in the league. (Photo Credit: Serie A/X)

He demonstrated his shot-stopping ability with four saves, including a remarkable late intervention to deny Teun Koopmeiners with his foot.

His performance was highlighted by an impressive 89% pass accuracy, further showcasing his capabilities as a goalkeeper.

Juventus doubled their lead just before halftime with a goal from Nicolo Savona, leaving Udinese with a mountain to climb in the second half.

The home side struggled to create clear chances as they sought to respond, but Okoye's efforts kept them in the game.

As the match progressed, Okoye's resilience shone through, but the own goal and subsequent defeat left him and his teammates heartbroken.

The loss was particularly tough for Udinese, who were hoping to build on recent performances and climb out of the relegation zone.

Despite the disappointment, Okoye's individual performance will provide some solace as he continues to adapt to life in Serie A.