Roma secured a convincing win in Week 10 of Serie A, defeating Udinese 5-2 and moving up to 24 points. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are now just one point behind leaders Inter and Lazio, who have yet to play their matches.
The Giallorossi virtually sealed the game in the first half. Cristante opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a cross from Wesley. In the 31st minute, Mora doubled the lead, and just two minutes later Malen netted the third goal.
Roma did not stop there. In the 37th minute, Ndicka scored the fourth goal with a header, sealing a first half completely dominated by the visitors.
In the second half, Udinese responded and managed to score through Zaniolo in the 50th minute, while Palma narrowed the gap in the 78th minute.
However, Roma allowed no surprises. In the 92nd minute, Ghilardi scored the fifth goal after an assist from Castro, sealing the 5-2 result. It was the defender’s first goal in Serie A.