Monza, Italy — Udinese celebrated a crucial victory on Monday, defeating Monza 2-1 to reclaim their momentum after a five-match winless streak. The win marks Udinese’s first since October, propelling them to ninth place in Serie A.

Udinese took an early lead through Lorenzo Lucca, who found the net just six minutes into the match. However, the home team responded fiercely, with Greek defender Giorgos Kyriakopoulos evening the score only two minutes into the second half.

Despite Monza’s dominance, especially in the first half, it was Udinese who snatched the victory. Jaka Bijol scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, a result that seemed somewhat harsh on Monza, which had controlled significant portions of the game.

This victory is a much-needed boost for Udinese, as they had not triumphed since October 25. With this win, they moved ahead of Empoli in the league standings, highlighting their determination to climb the table.

On the other hand, Monza’s struggles continue, marking their eighth consecutive game without a win. The team’s performance raises concerns, as only one other team in Serie A has managed to score fewer goals than them this season.