Udinese delivered a good first-half performance to take a surprise 3-0 lead against AC Milan at San Siro on Saturday.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when Milan’s Davide Bartesaghi turned the ball into his own net. Udinese doubled their advantage ten minutes later, as Jurgen Ekkelenkamp headed home from close range following an assist from Nicolò Zaniolo, while A. Atta scored in 71 minutes assisted by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
Maduka Okoye started in goal for Udinese, operating in a 3-5-2 formation alongside Kristensen, Kabasele, and Solet.
The Nigerian keeper was active throughout the first half but faced no major injury or incident, helping his side maintain the clean sheet.
Udinese entered the match in 11th place with 40 points from 31 games, while Milan had been pushing for a top position, making the halftime scoreline a notable upset.