In what was Udinese’s penultimate home game of the season, they fell to a 1-0 home defeat to Lazio following a controversial penalty decision in the second half, converted by Ciro Immobile.
The first half was evenly-matched, with both sides having their fair share of chances. Luis Alberto came closest for the visitors while Udinese nearly took the lead on a number of occasions through Sandi Lovric.
Marco Silvestri played a blinder in goal for the hosts, pulling off a number of impressive stops. However in the 61st minute the referee awarded Lazio a penalty after Adam Masina made the slightest of contacts on Immobile, and despite a late rally by Udinese this action ultimately settled the game.
UDINESE 0-1 LAZIO (HT 0-0)
SCORERS: Immobile (61)
Udinese (3-5-1-1): Silvestri; Perez, Bijol, Masina; Pereyra, Arslan (Nestorovski 70), Walace, Lovric, Udogie (Zeegelaar 70); Samardzic (Thauvin 87); Beto (Semedo 87).
Unused substitutes: Padelli, Piana, Abankwah, Buta, Guessand, Centis, Russo, Bassi.
Coach: Andrea Sottil
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari (Marusic 74), Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Milinkovic Savic, Vecino, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson (Pedro 46), Immobile, Zaccagni.
Unused substitutes: Maximiano, Adamonis, Patric, Cancellieri, Gonzalez, Radu, Gila, Bertini, Basic.
Coach: Maurizio Sarri
Referee: Luca Pairetto
Booked: Felipe Anderson 21, Udogie 38, Pereyra 71