Bianconeri ahead 2-0 with Zeegelar (expelled in the final) and Nestorovski. Then the grenade comeback with the goals of Kastanos, Candreva and the old acquaintance of the Friulians
May 27 – Salerno
Salernitana wins in comeback. And Udinese landslide at the Arechi amid many regrets and omissions. Goals from Kastanos, Candreva and Troost Ekong (in the 51st minute) seal the overtaking after goals from Zeegelaar and Nestorovski. The performance of Paulo Sousa’s team, which the president Iervolino practically reconfirmed in the pre-match declarations, however, is all in the sign of Antonio Candreva, indestructible and charismatic driving force. A year ago, Salernitana-Udinese played on the last day and saw the Friulians prevail 4-0 but Davide Nicola’s grenades, returning from an amazing run-up, still managed to save themselves in the photo finish thanks to a draw between Cagliari against Venice . This time, the goal of staying for the Campania players was reached three days beforehand and at the end of the match against Udinese, the 28,000 players from Arechi celebrated the president Iervolino, the coach Paulo Sousa and the team.
One-two Udinese
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In the Salernitana showcase between the posts for Fiorillo, at his seasonal debut. In defense, Daniliuc and Gyomber disqualified, Troost-Ekong and Bronn enter who at the last minute detect Lovato who ended up knocked out in the warm-up due to muscle problems in the quadriceps. In the middle Mazzocchi and Vilhena the news compared to Monday’s setup in Rome. In place of the injured Dia, Botheim flanks Candreva in the frontline. Piatek offensive end. In Udinese Samardzic goes back to the median where Zeegelaar detects the disqualified Udogie in the left lane. Thauvin joins Nestorovski forward. Salernitana immediately tries to attack. Silvestri defeats Piontek in the 5th minute. Pereyra’s hasty back pass: Silvestri makes up for the rushing Botheim. Then a shot from Vilhena’s distance, off target. Udinese is relaunched and begins to gain depth in the maneuver. And Sottil’s team scores a one-two in five minutes. In the 25th minute, the Friulians took the lead with Zeegelaar’s first league goal, skilful slipping on to the left on a ball thrown by Lovric after Bronn had hit a shot by Samardzic with his hand. On doubling, the Campania defense still gets caught in the back tempo. From the right Pereyra’s cross that triggers Nestorosvki, ready to put in a bewildered Fiorillo. Salernitana is struggling to get back on track. In the 36th minute an attempt with a cross shot by Candreva. In the 43rd minute the players from Campania shorten the distance with a parable from Kastanos on the left, inspired by Candreva. Protests from Udinese because Lovric was down. Tension between the two benches and face to face between Sottil Paulo Sousa. Throwing of bottles and a smoke bomb towards the Udinese area. Candreva goes to remove the smoke bomb from the lawn. At half-time with Udinese leading 2-1.
Comeback with the ex
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In the second half, Paulo Sousa immediately put Bradaric in for the inconsistent Botheim. Kastanos advances in the trocar and Mazzocchi changes flank. Salernitana tries to raise the pace. In the 9th minute Mazzocchi raids, Silvestri blocks, then frees Bijol. In the 12th minute Salernitana equalized. Mazzocchi touches the ball on a free-kick from 20 metres, and Candreva invents the winning touch to bring Salernitana to a draw. Seventh goal in the league for the 35-year-old attacking midfielder, formerly on duty. Udinese starts again. Campanian protests for a retention by Perez on Piontek in the area. Save by Fiorillo after an attempt by Thauvin. In the 19th minute Bradaric goes out after a blow to the shoulder: Sambia enters. While in Udinese Beto relieves Nestorovski. In the 22nd minute Thauvin’s shot just wide. Candreva dangerous on a free-kick to return, Silvestri does not control, frees Samardzic. On 30′, a great chance for Udinese. Prowess of Fiorillo on Beto outgoing. Arslan takes over Thauvin. Two substitutions in Salernitana: Coulibaly and Vilhena give space to Bohinen and Nicolussi Caviglia. Arslan spoils from a very favorable position, in front of goal. Hard clash between Perez and Piontek, head against head: both return with a large bandage. In the 39th minute, Antonio Pio Iervolino, nephew of the president of Salernitana, makes his Serie A debut: Mazzocchi leaves. And in Udinese Masina is replaced by Buta. Foul by Zeegelaar on Iervolino: second yellow card and expulsion for the Udinese full-back. Look for the Kastanos goal: blocked by the Friulian defense. But Salernitana knows how to seize the last chance to collect the victory. In the 51st minute Sambia’s long throw, Troost-Ekong, another ex, bursts in and strikes Silvestri with a touch under the crossbar. Comeback accomplished. Salernitana after 73 years manages to win Udinese at home and for the first time in its history in Serie A exceeds the ceiling of 40 points.
May 27, 2023 (change May 27, 2023 | 21:41)
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