Udinese have won for the first time since October, their 2-1 victory over lowly Monza ending a five-game winless run and moving them into ninth spot in Italy's top-tier Serie A.
Lorenzo Lucca put Udinese ahead after six minutes, but Greek defender Giorgos Kyriakopoulos equalised for the home side two minutes into the second half.
However, Slovenian Jaka Bijol gave Udinese the 70th-minute winner.
The result was harsh on Monza, who dominated for long spells of the game, especially in the first half.
It  was Udinese's first victory since October 25 and lifted them one point above Empoli.
Meanwhile, Monza's misery extended to an eighth straight winless game.
Only one Serie A team has scored fewer goals.
- with Reuters
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