Udinese 1-1 Como: Kamara’s opener cancelled out by Douvikas

Udinese and Como drew 1-1 at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli after a match in which Udinese led at half-time but Como finished with more possession, attempts and corners. Hassane Kamara put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute, while A. Douvikas equalised nine minutes after the interval to secure a point for Como.

Kamara gives Udinese the lead

Udinese made the breakthrough in the 29th minute. J. Ekkelenkamp supplied the assist for Kamara, who scored a normal goal to put the home side 1-0 ahead. The goal came shortly after J. Piotrowski was booked in the 28th minute, giving Udinese an early advantage in both the scoreline and momentum.

The hosts protected their lead through the remainder of the first half, although J. Abankwah received a yellow card in the 41st minute. Udinese went into the interval in front despite Como having more of the ball overall during the match. The first-half advantage was also reflected in the expected-goals figures, with Udinese finishing on 0.96 compared with Como’s 0.88.

Como respond after the break

Como changed two players at half-time, bringing on L. Da Cunha for M. Perrone and A. Diao for M. Baturina. Udinese also made a change, with E. Ebosse replacing M. Palma. The adjustments preceded Como’s equaliser in the 54th minute, when A. Douvikas scored to make it 1-1.

Further substitutions followed in the final third of the match. Como introduced M. Liberali for J. Rodriguez in the 71st minute, while Udinese replaced Piotrowski with L. Miller and then I. Gueye with V. Bayo. U. Gomez was booked for Udinese in the 90th minute, the final disciplinary incident listed.

Statistics underline Como’s control

Como held 57% possession and completed 358 passes at an 87% accuracy rate, compared with Udinese’s 43% possession, 265 passes and 78% accuracy. The visitors also recorded 12 total shots to Udinese’s 11, had four efforts on target to two, and won five corners while Udinese had one. However, Udinese’s seven shots off target and slightly higher expected-goals figure show that the final score did not simply follow Como’s territorial control.

Kamara leads the ratings

Kamara was the standout performer, earning a 7.6 rating after scoring once and registering two shots on target in 58 minutes. Jesper Karlström also provided two key passes for Udinese, while Maduka Okoye made three saves. Trevoh Chalobah was Como’s highest-rated player at 7.5 and recorded two tackles.

The draw leaves Udinese listed 10th and Como fourth in the supplied Serie A table, with both teams shown on zero points from zero games and no recent form data available. The result therefore records one point apiece from the opening fixture, with each side finishing the match unbeaten.