AS Roma beat Udinese 5-2 in a high-scoring Serie A clash at Stadio Friuli.

The Serie A showdown between Udinese and AS Roma took place on 31 October 2026 at Stadio Friuli in Udine. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, but Roma’s attacking firepower proved decisive as they surged ahead early and never looked back.

How it unfolded

The opening stages saw Roma take the initiative. In the 10th minute Bryan Cristante headed home from the centre of the box after a cross from Wesley, putting the visitors ahead. Udinese’s first warning came in the 23rd minute when Lennon Miller received a yellow card for a bad foul.

Roma extended their lead before the half-hour mark. At 31 minutes Rodrigo Mora finished a right-footed strike from the centre of the box, assisted by Cristante. Just two minutes later Donyell Malen added the third goal, a left-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom right corner after a pass from Matías Soulé. The momentum continued at 37 minutes when Evan Ndicka headed home from a corner cross delivered by Soulé, making it 4-0 to Roma.

Udinese responded after the break. Nicolò Zaniolo reduced the deficit in the 50th minute with a left-footed finish from the centre of the box that found the bottom left corner. The home side earned a second yellow card for Roma when Bryan Cristante was booked in the 60th minute for a bad foul.

A further Udinese goal arrived in the 78th minute as Matteo Palma struck from the centre of the box, right-footed, after a corner set-piece from Hassane Kamara, bringing the score to 4-2.

The final blow came deep into stoppage time. In the 90+2 minute Daniele Ghilardi completed Roma’s tally, shooting from the right side of the box into the high centre of the goal after a pass from Santiago Castro, sealing a 5-2 result.

Standout performers

Roma’s attacking trio shone brightly. Bryan Cristante opened the scoring and later provided the assist for Rodrigo Mora, while Donyell Malen and Evan Ndicka each added a goal, both set up by Matías Soulé. Daniele Ghilardi’s late strike capped the night’s tally.

For Udinese, Nicolò Zaniolo and Matteo Palma were the only scorers, with Palma benefiting from Hassane Kamara’s corner delivery.

Match facts

  • Final score: Udinese 2-5 AS Roma
  • Scorers:
    • AS Roma – Bryan Cristante (10'), Rodrigo Mora (31'), Donyell Malen (33'), Evan Ndicka (37'), Daniele Ghilardi (90+2')
    • Udinese – Nicolò Zaniolo (50'), Matteo Palma (78')
  • Assists: Wesley (10'), Bryan Cristante (31'), Matías Soulé (33', 37'), Hassane Kamara (78'), Santiago Castro (90+2')
  • Bookings: Lennon Miller (Udinese, 23'), Bryan Cristante (AS Roma, 60')
  • Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine

What it means

The 5-2 win confirms AS Roma’s attacking efficiency in this Serie A fixture, while Udinese will look to address the defensive lapses that allowed four first-half goals. Both clubs now have clear points to build on as the season progresses.