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When Roma turned Udinese into a fireworks display
A five‑goal blitz in the first half left the Friulian side wondering whether they’d signed a striker or a magician. By the time the whistle blew for the break, the scoreboard read 0‑4 and the home fans were already rehearsing their “better luck next time” chants.
The second half was a formality. Udinese scraped two consolation strikes, but even those felt like after‑thoughts to a Roma side that was already writing the match report in their heads. The 5‑2 final was less a result and more a statement: Roma arrived with a point to prove, and they delivered it in blistering, unrepentant fashion.
Paz, the quiet assassin – Nico Paz earned an 8.11/10, threading passes that sliced Udinese’s defense like a hot knife through butter. His vision turned the midfield into a runway for Dybala’s signature curls. Dybala, still the talisman – The Argentine maestro collected a 7.99/10, notching a brace that reminded everyone why his boots are worth more than the club’s transfer budget. His first goal, a low‑driven effort from the edge of the box, set the tone for the onslaught. Lulli, the workhorse – At 7.89/10, the midfield engine kept the tempo humming, winning duels and linking play with a composure that belied his age. Soulé, the youngster with a nose for goal – The 7.79/10 rating reflects a debut‑season performance that will have Roma fans dreaming of a new attacking trinity. His late‑game strike capped the party, sealing a night that will be replayed on the club’s highlight reel for weeks.Udinese’s defence, meanwhile, resembled a sieve. No official ratings were released for their squad, but the lack of any mention is a polite way of saying they were invisible. Their 2‑5 loss leaves them mired in the lower half of the table, with the gap to safety widening. Roma, already perched comfortably within the top six, leap‑frogged a rival and now sit a solid three points clear of the final European berth.
The broader implication? Roma’s surge re‑ignites a four‑way scramble for Champions League spots, while Udinese must regroup and tighten up a backline that, for 90 minutes, was more decorative than defensive.
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Player Ratings
- Nico Paz – 8.11/10
- Paulo Dybala – 7.99/10
- Emanuele Lulli – 7.89/10
- Matias Soulé – 7.79/10