Though Udinese fans were not happy to see Arsenal score an early goal in their UEFA Champions League tie, neutrals won't have a thing to complain about. Ever since Theo Walcott scored the opener, Udinese have changed their philosophy. They looked a bit negative in the opening four minutes, which wasn't the least bit surprising given their lineup, but Udinese has seriously picked up the pace since going down a goal and looks much more ambitious.
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Their best chance so far came from Antonio Di Natale, which should come as no surprise. In the 14th minute, the free-scoring striker hit a fantastic bending free kick that beat Wojciech Szczesny, but clanked off the crossbar. A few Udinese players in the box almost poked in a goal during a scramble, but Szczesny eventually gained control of the ball.
It’s been a totally wide open match for the last few minutes, and it would be shocking if Walcott’s opener ended up being the game’s only goal.
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