Eyeing Europe, Udinese draws with Verona 1-1 in Serie A
ROME (AP) — Udinese climbed closer to the Europe spots in Serie A after drawing with relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 1-1. 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.