On May 13, 2024, in the tightly contested match taking place in Via del Mare, between Lecce and Udinese, it was the away team that gained the upper hand. Udinese managed to tuck away two goals against Lecce, despite being severely outperformed in terms of possession and corner kicks.

Udinese was anything but clinical in front of the goal, with a mere 3 shots on target from a whopping 16 attempted shots, illustrating that the key to their win might not lie in their offensive prowess. Instead, their tactical discipline and solid defense were arguably the determining factors. They managed to limit Lecce to only 2 shots on target from a total of 9 attempted, despite Lecce enjoying 8 corner kicks. This efficient defensive performance, coupled with the solid goalkeeping, managed to nullify Lecce's attack throughout the match.

The scorers for Udinese were Lorenzo Lucca and Lazar Samardzic, who scored in the 36th and 85th minute respectively. Lucca's goal, assisted by Martin Ismael Payero, broke the deadlock in the first half, and from that point forward Udinese played with increased confidence. Payero's contribution can't be overlooked, his incisive passing created opportunities and stretch Lecce's defense.

Disciplinary infractions also played a significant role in the match. While both teams engaged in a number of fouls (12 by Lecce, 11 by Udinese), Lecce had two players booked by the referee compared to just one on Udinese’s side. These bookings may have influenced Lecce's tactics and aggression, hindering their performance as they struggled to balance their attacking ambition with the need to maintain discipline, preserving their defensive strength.

Despite the absence of goals, the home side managed to assert some dominance with the total of 8 corner kicks, significantly more than Udinese’s 2, but unfortunately they were unable to utilize this advantage to disrupt Udinese's strong and well-organized defense.

In terms of offsides, Lecce had only one, indicating their attacking prowess was held in check by a disciplined Udinese defense. On the other hand, Udinese maintained a perfect offside record, potentially implying a more cautious approach to their offensive plays.

To summarize, the match was ultimately decided by defensive solidity, discipline, and the precision in exploiting the few chances created. Udinese's performance showed a professional approach in managing the game tactically and maintaining control despite the challenging moments. For Lecce, failed breakthroughs and inability to convert possession into dangerous chances cost them dearly in this encounter.

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