The match was interrupted in the second half with the score 1:1
Udinese And Roma did not finish the match of the 32nd round of the Italian Serie A. The match was stopped in the 72nd minute with the score 1:1 due to the visiting defender becoming ill Evanu Ndika.
The outsider managed to win the first half after a blunder by the “Roman” Dean Huysen, who actually gave the ball to Roberto Pereira. Wolves bounced back after the break: Romelu Lukaku turned in Brian Cristante’s cross from point-blank range.
In the 72nd minute, Roma defender Evan Ndika found himself on the pitch. He remained conscious, but made gestures asking for help, indicating pain in his chest. The player was quickly taken off the field on a stretcher. At the same time, they were in no hurry to resume the match. Roman coach Daniele De Rossi explained to officials that his players were worried about a teammate who might have a suspected cardiac arrest, and were not ready to continue the game.
As a result, chief referee Luca Pairetto decided to stop the match. The further fate of the unfinished match will be announced additionally.
Without taking into account the result of this match, Roma is four points behind Bologna (fourth place), and Udinese is 15th, with only a one point advantage over the relegation zone.
- Serie A. 32nd round
Udinese – Roma – 1:1, stopped in the 72nd minute
Goals: Pereira, 23 – Lukaku, 64
Source: Sportarena
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