Udinese 1-1 Como – a hard-earned draw at Stadio Friuli.

The Serie A encounter between Udinese and Como took place at Stadio Friuli in Udine on 22 August 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, but the contest unfolded as a tightly contested battle that ended level after ninety minutes.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident came in the 28th minute when Jakub Piotrowski received a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling early tension in the midfield. Just a minute later, Udinese broke the deadlock. Hassane Kamara capitalised on a quick transition, receiving a through ball from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp before unleashing a left-footed shot from the centre of the box that steered into the bottom right corner. The goal gave the home side a 1-0 advantage and shifted the momentum in Udinese’s favour.

The host side’s discipline was again called into question in the 41st minute as James Abankwah was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, curbing Udinese’s growing rhythm just before the half-time break. The second half opened with Como responding swiftly. From a corner, Tasos Douvikas (listed as Anastasios Douvikas) found space in the box and finished with a right-footed strike from very close range, sending the ball to the bottom right corner to level the score at 1-1 in the 54th minute. The equaliser restored balance and gave Como renewed belief.

The remainder of the game saw both teams create chances, but neither could find a winner. In injury time, Unai Gómez was booked in the 90'+3' minute, adding a third yellow card to Udinese’s tally. The match concluded with the scores unchanged, resulting in a shared point.

Standout performers

  • Hassane Kamara – Scored Udinese’s opening goal in the 29th minute, finishing a rapid counter-attack with composure.
  • Jurgen Ekkelenkamp – Provided the decisive through ball that set up Kamara’s goal, demonstrating vision on the break.
  • Anastasios Douvikas – Netted the equaliser for Como in the 54th minute, converting from close range after a corner.

Match facts

  • Final score: Udinese 1-1 Como
  • Scorers: Hassane Kamara (Udinese, 29'), Anastasios Douvikas (Como, 54')
  • Assists: Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Udinese, 29')
  • Bookings:
    • Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese, 28')
    • James Abankwah (Udinese, 41')
    • Unai Gómez (Udinese, 90'+3')
  • Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine

What it means

The draw leaves both Udinese and Como with a point each from the Serie A fixture, reflecting a balanced performance where neither side could claim full three points.