Republic of Ireland defender James Abankwah scored his first Serie A goal at the San Siro during Udinese’s 5-3 defeat to Inter Milan, according to match reports. The former St Pat’s player opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a header that left Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez rooted to the spot, establishing an early advantage in the fixture.
San Siro Breakthrough for Abankwah
The fixture at the San Siro produced a high-scoring encounter that ultimately favored the home side. Following Abankwah’s ninth-minute header, Udinese extended their lead when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored seven minutes later to make it 2-0.
Inter Milan mounted a recovery before the halftime whistle. Carlos Augusto and Nicolo Barella both found the back of the net to level the score at 2-2. The hosts continued their momentum after the break, adding goals through Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny to establish a five-goal unanswered streak. Idrissa Gueye later added a late consolation goal for Udinese, bringing the final score to 5-3.
Did you know? James Abankwah is a former St Pat’s player who moved to Italian football with Udinese.
Broader European League Standings
Across other European fixtures, Roma maintained a 100% winning start to the season by securing a 2-0 away victory against Torino. Meanwhile, Como defeated Parma 2-1, a result that lifts them into third place in the league table.
In La Liga, Real Betis climbed to third place following a 2-1 comeback win away to Villarreal. Gerard Moreno opened the scoring for Villarreal in the first half, but Real Betis responded with goals from Cucho Hernández and Natan to secure the three points.
Parrott’s Status at Real Betis
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott was named as an unused substitute during Real Betis’s victory over Villarreal. The Dubliner has experienced a strong start since moving to Seville, which includes scoring the winner against Real Madrid on his home league debut and netting a crucial goal in a 3-2 Champions League victory against Lille. For this fixture, however, Cucho Hernández was chosen to lead the attacking line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored James Abankwah’s first Serie A goal against?
James Abankwah scored his first Serie A goal against Inter Milan at the San Siro, beating goalkeeper Josep Martinez with a header.
What was the final score of the Inter Milan vs. Udinese match?
Inter Milan won the match 5-3 against Udinese after overcoming an early two-goal deficit.
How did Troy Parrott perform in Real Betis’s match against Villarreal?
Troy Parrott did not play in the match, remaining an unused substitute as Cucho Hernández started up front.
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