Serie A: Udinese lose to Atalanta, drop down to 11th place

Udinese Calcio endured a setback in their Serie A campaign, succumbing to Atalanta BC by a score of 2-1 in a closely contested match. The defeat saw Udinese drop to 11th place in the league standings, while Atalanta climbed to fifth place.

Udinese's Poor Form Continues

Udinese's loss to Atalanta marked their third consecutive defeat in Serie A, extending their winless streak to five matches. The team has struggled for consistency this season, winning just five of their opening 13 matches. Their recent poor form has seen them fall out of contention for a place in European competition.

Atalanta's Impressive Performance

In contrast to Udinese's struggles, Atalanta continued their impressive form with a hard-fought victory. The team has now won three of their last four matches in Serie A, moving up to fifth place in the standings. Atalanta's victory was built on a strong defensive performance, limiting Udinese to few clear-cut chances.

Key Moments in the Match

The match was evenly contested in the first half, with both teams creating chances. However, Udinese took the lead in the 35th minute through a goal from Beto. Atalanta responded well to the setback and equalized just before half-time through Rasmus Hojlund. The second half saw Atalanta take control of the game and they eventually secured the victory through a goal from Ademola Lookman in the 72nd minute.

Next Fixtures

Udinese will look to bounce back from their defeat when they face Cremonese in their next Serie A match on November 6. Atalanta, meanwhile, will face Lazio in their next match on the same day.