Akor Adams features as Venezia end losing run with win over Udinese

Nigeria international Akor Adams played the full match as Venezia ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Maduka Okoye’s Udinese in a crucial Serie A relegation battle on Friday.

Both Nigerians made their 11th league appearances of the season, with Okoye representing Udinese.

The match was goalless at half-time before Toma Basic put Venezia ahead in the 53rd minute. Udinese levelled four minutes later when Matias Moreno scored an own goal.

Kike Perez restored Venezia’s lead in the 65th minute with a spectacular strike, securing three important points for Davide Nicola’s side.

The result offered relief to Venezia, who had lost their previous three matches without scoring.

Udinese’s difficult run continued under newly appointed manager Paolo Zanetti, who suffered defeat against his former club.

Venezia remain in the relegation zone despite the victory, with six points from their league campaign. Udinese are bottom of the standings on five points.