Serie A: Udinese Leapfrogs to Second Place with Zemura's Stunning Free-Kick

Jordan Zemura's 75th-minute free-kick secured Udinese's 1-0 victory over Lecce, propelling them to second place in Serie A, three points behind leaders Napoli.

Udinese reclaimed second spot in the Serie A standings after Jordan Zemura's breathtaking free-kick sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Lecce at home.

Manager Kosta Runjaic made four starting lineup changes, while Lecce's Luca Gotti made just one adjustment following their 3-0 loss to Milan. The match saw 12 attempts, with four on target.

In the first half, Christian Kabasele tested Wladimiro Falcone with a set-piece, and Lorenzo Lucca missed the rebound. Nikola Krstovic's 25-yard volley was comfortably saved by Maduka Okoye. Kabasele's header forced a scrambling save, and Zemura's follow-up went wide.

Pier Zarraga struck the post with a long-range effort, the closest chance before the break. Udinese's persistence paid off when Zemura curved a 25-yard free-kick over the wall and into the top corner in the 75th minute.

This victory lifts Udinese to second, three points behind leaders Napoli. They now rely on Inter and Torino drawing later to maintain their overnight position.

Match Stats:

• Udinese: 1 (Jordan Zemura 75')
• Lecce: 0
• Total attempts: 12 (Udinese 7, Lecce 5)
• On-target attempts: 4 (Udinese 2, Lecce 2)

Serie A Standings:

• Napoli (16 points)
• Udinese (13 points)
• Leece (5 points)

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Udinese: Milan
• Leece: Fiorentina