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Parma and Udinese draw 0-0 in Serie A relegation battle
Parma and Udinese drew 0-0 in a Serie A match at Parma’s Tardini stadium.
Both teams were struggling for results, with Parma coming off three straight defeats and Udinese six.
The draw ended both losing runs, but neither side moved clear of the relegation zone.
Udinese controlled much of the game, while Parma had a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot.
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye saved Adrian Bernabé’s penalty after an earlier mistake had helped Parma win it.
Parma also relied on defender Troilo for crucial stops as Udinese threatened late in the match.
Each team took one point, but the result left their wider problems unresolved.
Udinese are due to host Roma on Saturday, while Parma are set to travel to Bergamo on Monday.
Parma and Udinese drew 0-0 at the Tardini in the ninth round of Serie A.
Parma had a chance to take the lead from a penalty, but Udinese goalkeeper Okoye saved Bernabè’s kick.
Udinese created more pressure, while Parma’s Troilo made two important defensive saves.
The point ended Parma’s run of three straight defeats and prevented Udinese from suffering a seventh consecutive loss.
Both teams remained in the relegation zone, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Who
- Parma and Udinese.
- What
- The teams drew 0-0 in a Serie A match.
- When
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
- Where
- The Tardini in Parma, Italy.
- Why
- Both teams were seeking points after poor runs of results; the sources do not state another specific reason for the match.
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Parma arrived after three consecutive defeats, while Udinese had lost six in a row.
Zaniolo shot for Udinese, sending the ball close to the crossbar.
Troilo blocked a close-range attempt by Davis to keep Parma level.
Okoye saved Bernabè’s penalty after Parma were awarded a spot kick.
Parma and Udinese finished 0-0.
- Score
- Parma 0-0 Udinese
- Competition
- Serie A, ninth round
- Venue
- Tardini, Parma
- Penalty
- Okoye saved Bernabè’s kick
- Parma run
- Three consecutive defeats ended
- Udinese run
- Avoided a seventh straight defeat
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