Udinese Triumphs in Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup with 1-0 Wins Over Barcelona and Nottingham Forest
Udinese has emerged victorious in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, achieving a perfect record with 1-0 wins against both Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in the recently concluded mini-tournament.
The club hosted the competition at their Bluenergy Stadium. The tournament format involved three matches, each lasting 45 minutes, with points awarded for each victory.
Udinese kicked off the event with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. The decisive goal came from Oumar Solet, who scored with a powerful header following a corner delivered by Nicolò Zaniolo.
Subsequently, Barcelona also secured a 1-0 win against the Premier League side. Raphinha converted a penalty late in the match, which was awarded after a handball offense by Milenkovic.
Before Barcelona's game, a minute of silence was observed in remembrance of Jorge Messi, the father of former Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, who passed away following a prolonged illness.
In the final match, Udinese clinched the trophy with a dramatic 1-0 win over Barcelona in the closing minutes. Vakoun Bayo scored the winning goal, skillfully chipping the ball over former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Nicolò Zaniolo was recognized as the player of the tournament, as Udinese celebrated lifting the trophy on home soil.
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