Udinese beat Monza 3-2

The Serie A encounter between Monza and Udinese unfolded at the U-Power Stadium in Monza on 29 August 2026. Both teams entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home side hoped to capitalize on familiar surroundings.

How it unfolded

Udinese opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Jakub Piotrowski struck with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, finding the bottom left corner after a precise assist from Hassane Kamara. The early lead gave the visitors a foothold and forced Monza to respond quickly.

Just five minutes later, Monza restored parity. Andrea Colpani, operating from the centre of the box, fired a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner, the move set up by Ricardo Mangas. The equaliser reignited the home crowd and hinted at a tightly contested battle.

The dead-ball situation just before half-time proved decisive. In the 45th minute, Hassane Kamara, who had already contributed an assist, converted a corner with a left-footed strike from outside the area, sending the ball to the top right corner and putting Udinese back in front.

Three minutes into stoppage time of the first half, Udinese doubled their advantage. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, receiving the second corner, unleashed a right-footed shot from outside the box that curved into the top right corner, extending the lead to 3-1 as the teams headed into the break.

The restart was marked by a booking for Monza. Lorenzo Lucchesi received a yellow card in the 46th minute for a bad foul, a reminder that the contest remained intense despite Udinese’s cushion.

Monza fought back in the second half and reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute. Gustavo Varela rose to meet a cross from Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and headed the ball from the centre of the box into the top right corner, making it 3-2 and reigniting hopes of a comeback. No further goals were recorded, and Udinese held on for the win.

Standout performers

Jakub Piotrowski’s opening goal set the tone for Udinese, while his teammate Hassane Kamara was directly involved in both the assist for the first goal and the second goal of the match, showcasing his influence on the attacking phase. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp added a late first-half strike that cemented Udinese’s lead.

For Monza, Andrea Colpani’s equaliser demonstrated composure under pressure, and Ricardo Mangas’ assist was key to that moment. Gustavo Varela’s late header, supplied by Ebenezer Akinsanmiro’s cross, highlighted the home side’s resilience and provided the most memorable moment for the hosts.

Match facts

  • Final score: Monza 2-3 Udinese
  • Scorers:
    • 32' Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) – assist: Hassane Kamara
    • 37' Andrea Colpani (Monza) – assist: Ricardo Mangas
    • 45' Hassane Kamara (Udinese)
    • 45'+3' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Udinese)
    • 63' Gustavo Varela (Monza) – assist: Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
  • Bookings:
    • 46' Lorenzo Lucchesi (Monza) – yellow card
  • Venue: U-Power Stadium, Monza

What it means

The result hands Udinese three points from the encounter, while Monza returns to the league table with a narrow defeat. Both sides can take away clear indicators of their attacking options and areas for improvement as the Serie A season progresses.