Atalanta 2-1 Udinese: Dea fight back for sixth straight victory
Atalanta came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Udinese on Monday to extend their winning streak in Serie A to six games.
The hosts fell behind to a fine strike from Destiny Udogie early on, but goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Giorgio Scalvini turned the game on its head.
The win moves Atalanta up to fourth in the table, four points behind leaders Napoli, while Udinese remain in 12th.
Hojlund levels for Atalanta
Udinese took a shock lead in the seventh minute when Udogie curled a superb effort into the top corner from outside the box.
But Atalanta responded well and equalised just six minutes later. Hojlund latched onto a long ball forward and finished clinically past Marco Silvestri.
Scalvini completes the comeback
The hosts completed the comeback in the 22nd minute when Scalvini headed home from close range after a corner from Ademola Lookman.
Udinese pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Atalanta held firm to secure all three points.
Player ratings
Atalanta * Juan Musso - 6 * Rafael Toloi - 7 * Berat Djimsiti - 7 * Giorgio Scalvini - 8 * Davide Zappacosta - 7 * Teun Koopmeiners - 7 * Marten de Roon - 7 * Ademola Lookman - 7 * Rasmus Hojlund - 8 * Jeremie Boga - 6 * Luis Muriel - 6 Udinese * Marco Silvestri - 6 * Rodrigo Becao - 6 * Nehuen Perez - 6 * Masina - 7 * Destiny Udogie - 8 * Walace - 6 * Tolgay Arslan - 6 * Isaac Success - 6 * Gerard Deulofeu - 6 * Lazar Samardzic - 6 * Beto - 6What's next?
Atalanta will travel to face Lazio in their next Serie A match on Sunday, while Udinese will host Hellas Verona.
