Pérez Strike Decides Relegation Duel to Leave Udinese Bottom
Venezia moved off the bottom of the Serie A standings on Matchday 11 with a 2-1 victory over Udinese at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on November 6, 2026, dropping their visitors to last place. Kike Pérez broke a 1-1 deadlock in the 65th minute with a left-footed strike into the top corner from outside the penalty area, spoiling Paolo Zanetti’s managerial debut for Udinese following the departure of Kosta Runjaic. The result lifts Davide Nicola’s side within one point of 19th-placed Monza heading into the international break.
Pérez Screamer Punctuates Second-Half Relegation Battle
Following a goalless opening half where Filip Stanković turned away a one-on-one chance from Keinan Davis, the match opened up inside the opening ten minutes of the second period. Antoine Hainaut worked space on the right flank before delivering a low cross to Toma Bašić, who finished into the bottom corner to put Venezia ahead in the 54th minute.
Udinese
clubThe host side’s lead lasted three minutes. Udinese generated an attack through Nicolò Zaniolo that ended with Venezia defender Matías Moreno deflecting the ball into his own net; the equalizer stood following a VAR check regarding Zaniolo’s positioning in the sequence. Venezia restored their advantage eight minutes later when Pasquale Mazzocchi found Pérez, who controlled the ball outside the penalty box before sending his winning strike past Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
| Match Statistic | Venezia FC | Udinese Calcio |
|---|---|---|
| Possession % | 46% | 54% |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 7 |
| Fouls Committed | 11 | 6 |
- 54′, Goal: Toma Bašić (Venezia), assisted by Antoine Hainaut
- 57′, Own Goal: Matías Moreno (Udinese equalizer)
- 65′, Goal: Kike Pérez (Venezia), assisted by Pasquale Mazzocchi
A video assistant referee review took place in the 57th minute to evaluate Nicolò Zaniolo’s position during the buildup to Matías Moreno’s own goal, with video officials determining no offside offense occurred to allow the equalizer to stand.
Venezia
clubVenezia return to Serie A action following the international break on November 22, 2026, traveling to face Juventus, while Udinese visit Bologna on the same day.