Fiorentina returned to Udine to commemorate Davide Astori with their fifth consecutive victory, but the Friulani set a new record.
This fixture was originally set for March 4, but was rescheduled after the sudden death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. He went to sleep in the team hotel in Udine the night before the game and never woke up.
Clearly, returning to the Dacia Arena a month later was an emotionally-charged situation and at the 13th minute, like the Number 13 jersey he wore, he was remembered with his images on the screens and a standing ovation.
Fiorentina returned to Udine to commemorate Davide Astori with their fifth consecutive victory, but the Friulani set a new record.
This fixture was originally set for March 4, but was rescheduled after the sudden death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. He went to sleep in the team hotel in Udine the night before the game and never woke up.
Clearly, returning to the Dacia Arena a month later was an emotionally-charged situation and at the 13th minute, like the Number 13 jersey he wore, he was remembered with his images on the screens and a standing ovation.
Jordan Veretout converted a penalty, earned by Federico Chiesa, before Giovanni Simeone doubled their lead moments after stepping off the bench.
It's the first time Udinese have ever lost seven Serie A games in a row, but it's the fifth consecutive victory for the Viola.
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