Udinese's Lucca Scores Penalty Amid Teammate Dispute, Subbed Off

In a contentious Serie A match, Udinese secured a 1-0 victory against Lecce, with Lorenzo Lucca scoring the lone goal from a penalty he controversially took himself. Lucca, defying team orders, snatched the ball from designated penalty-taker Florian Thauvin, leading to a heated dispute with several teammates, including Jaka Bijol and Alexis Sanchez. Despite scoring with confidence, Lucca was substituted shortly after by coach Kosta Runjaic, who was unhappy with the disruption caused by Lucca's actions. The incident marred an otherwise positive result for Udinese, marking their third win in four matches and lifting them closer to mid-table safety. Lecce, meanwhile, struggled offensively and remained five points above the relegation zone. The game highlighted the intense dynamics within Serie A, where such confrontations can overshadow the sport's excitement.