Udinese stumble again with Torino defeat

Milan, Oct 23, 2022 (AFP) - Udinese fell to a 2-1 home defeat Torino on Sunday as their fairytale start to the season hit another bump in the road.

Andrea Sottil's team were in sight of the Serie A summit two weeks ago but two draws and this surprise loss to mid-table Torino leave them sixth.

They are five points behind leaders Napoli, who take on fourth-placed Roma in Sunday's late match.

Goals in each half from Ola Aina and Pietro Pellegri ended Torino's a five-match winless streak in the league.

Udinese were also knocked out of the Italian Cup in the week by promoted Monza.

Atalanta can move provisionally top of the division later on Sunday with a win over Lazio who are missing injured Italy striker Ciro Immobile.