Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye<\/a> produced one of his best performances of the season as Udinese held Como to a 0-0 draw on Monday night, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Udinese’s shot-stopper’s display left Como boss Cesc Fabregas frustrated while his opposite number Kosta Runjaic was pleased with a hard-earned point.<\/p>\n Okoye was the standout player on the pitch, making four important saves and keeping a clean sheet in a tense and tactical game. Rated 8.0 for his display, Okoye showed sharp reflexes, strong positioning, and calm decision-making throughout the 90 minutes.<\/p>\n One of his best moments came just before half-time, when he denied Nico Paz’s powerful long-range effort, pushing the ball away with what could only be described as \u2018stinging gloves.’ It was a save that summed up his evening: alert, confident, and decisive.<\/p>\n Okoye was also comfortable with the ball at his feet, completing 28 of his 35 passes to help Udinese build from the back. He added 11 recoveries, one high claim, and a couple of defensive contributions, showing he was not just stopping shots but also helping organise the defence under pressure.<\/p>\n Como came into the match in excellent form, having won five games in a row, but they struggled to break through a disciplined Udinese side led from the back by their Nigerian goalkeeper.<\/p>\n After the match, Como manager Fabregas admitted he expected more from his team despite keeping another clean sheet.<\/p>\n \u201cBoth teams had difficulties finding spaces, it was a very tactical game and nobody really took the initiative,\u201d<\/strong> Fabregas told DAZN Italia<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cNonetheless, we had two big chances to score and that is important. In general, I didn\u2019t like the way the team played in possession, there were many players who were below par today. At the same time, Udinese created very little danger and we kept our 15th clean sheet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite the draw, Como remain fourth with 58 points, but their push for a Champions League place could come under pressure depending on other results.<\/p>\n \u201cLet us not forget that Roma, Napoli, Atalanta and Fiorentina all lost here. Some of my internationals also had long journeys over the last few days, as a coach I have to take that into consideration<\/strong>,\u201d Fabregas insisted.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you are in these situations, it is important not to lose and not to concede, even if I am the first to admit that I expected more<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/HSepe8okeAHvMLOTxrxdGIz6Ewg=\/4000x2672\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1073882358.jpg\")
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Soccer Como’s Fabregas frustrated, Runjaic satisfied<\/h2>\n
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