ROME (AP) — Udinese climbed closer to the Europe spots in Serie A after drawing with relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 1-1 on Monday.
Lazar Samardzic equalized midway through the first half for Udinese following an own goal from Rodrigo Becao.
Seventh-placed Udinese moved within eight points of sixth-placed Roma, which holds the Italian league’s Conference League spot.
Verona moved within five points of safety and 17th-placed Spezia.
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