Isaac Success scored on his first league start for Udinese but it was not enough as they were forced to a 1-1 draw at home by Verona, Completesports.com reports.
It was Success’ second game since joining Udinese from newly promoted Premier League club Watford.
The 25-year-old opened scoring in the third minute after carrying the ball forward before firing home from the edge of the box. He was later replaced in the 63rd minute.
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But against the run of play, Verona were awarded received a penalty for Rodrigo Becao’s tackle on Antonin Barak.
After a very long check for offside, the spot-kick was confirmed and Barak converted against his old club.
Udinese have now drawn their last three league fixtures by the same scoreline (1-1)and are now in 14th position on 11 points.
By James Agberebi
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More strikers are signing up for the competitive to become SE point man……Not just any strikers but top level strikers playing in top 5 leagues in Europe…….But we are so attracted to a mid thirties striker in a Saudi arabian league…….If we can not get something out of this array of strikers then we don’t have any business in Qatar or Afcon……. simple
With his first kick of the ball in his first start and his first match for Udinese today, Isaac Success struck with the venom of a striker that has much to prove.
Having been shown the door at Watford against his own will 2 months ago, Success was keen to show all and sundry what he still possesses.
It took just 3 minutes for him to browbeat the ball off an opposition player far outside the 18 yard box before ramming his way into the box with pace and power, break strides to set himself up with his right football before disgorging a shot straight into the net that left the goalkeeper stunned.
Rated 7/10 by a reputable statistics website, Success had 59% pass accuracy and was busy at the most lethal part of the pitch. He looked up for it and played with hunger and passion. On the downside, the former youth international lost possession 11 times but did win around 40% of ground and aerial duels that he was involved in for his team.
This performance would have warmed the heart of Issac’s fans who believe he should be fighting for a place in the Super Eagles along with his contemporaries Iheanacho and Awoniyi.
https://youtu.be/0JKBaF2vfAo
Hope he continues in this vein of form. He has the attributes to be a consistent. He just needs consistency and focus. He looks really fit and strong. Wishing him all the best this season
Yea@ deo, I love Isaac Success so much. I have been sad since his career went down at Watford.
Gbam it is begining to happen as I said. Nawa oo. Let them keep on looking backwards past Players when Stardom and divinity awaits us if only we keep moving forward.
Keep Talking up your Ighalo and Musa