Udinese swept through to the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Napoli after a truly spectacular 8-3 victory over Serie B outfit Perugia.
It was Coach Massimo Oddo’s first win at the helm, having replaced Gigi Del Neri for the 1-0 Serie A loss to Napoli on Sunday.
Neutrals were certainly not left bored at the Dacia Arena, as the two teams traded blows and goals, including four for Maxi Lopez.
Danilo’s header had opened the scoring and Maxi Lopez converted two penalties, while Kevin Lasagna turned in a left-foot strike.
Udinese swept through to the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Napoli after a truly spectacular 8-3 victory over Serie B outfit Perugia.
It was Coach Massimo Oddo’s first win at the helm, having replaced Gigi Del Neri for the 1-0 Serie A loss to Napoli on Sunday.
Neutrals were certainly not left bored at the Dacia Arena, as the two teams traded blows and goals, including four for Maxi Lopez.
Danilo’s header had opened the scoring and Maxi Lopez converted two penalties, while Kevin Lasagna turned in a left-foot strike.
Perugia staged a comeback in the second half, but Svante Ingelsson and Jakub Jankto completed the 11-goal thriller.
Udinese 8-3 Perugia
Danilo 17 (U), Maxi Lopez pen 35, 49, pen 63, 70 (U), Lasagna 40 (U), Cerri pen 45 (P), Bianco 55 (P), Musacchio 61 (P), Ingelsson 82 (U), Jankto 86 (U)