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Coppa Italia: Maduka Okoye leads Udinese to a huge win against Avellino
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria international, Maduka Okoye was in goal to lead Udinese to a thumping 4-0 win against Serie C side, Avellino in the first round of the Coppa Italia.
The Super Eagles goalie got his first clean sheet of the season with a superb performance.
Brenner gave Udinese a deserved lead in the 41st minute before the break.
Five minutes after the break, Florian Thauvin doubled the Little Zebras lead from the spot.
Lorenzo Lucca extended Udinese lead in the 58th minute with a cool finish to destabilize their third division opponent.
Keinan Davies ensured the game was beyond the reach of Avellino by netting the fourth goal of the encounter late in the game.
Udinese will kickoff their Serie A campaign against Bologna on Sunday, August 18.
