Sports News of Sunday, 7 April 2019Source: GHANAsoccernet.comGhana's Nicholas Opoku excels again as Udinese rally to stun EmpoliOpoku was deployed in a three-man defense alongside William Troost-Ekong and Samir SantosGhana centre-back Nicholas Opoku excelled in a three-back defense as Udinese twice fought back from a goal down to defeat Empoli 3-2 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday afternoon. Following their impressive 1-1 draw against AC Milan at the San Siro in midweek, the Zebrette went into the clash against Empoli in a spirited mood. But they were given a big blow after Francesco Caputo shot the visitors into the lead with 11 minutes on the clock. De Paul came to rescue of his side again as he struck a neat penalty beyond the reach of goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski in the 41st minute. Opoku was deployed in a three-man defense alongside William Troost-Ekong and Samir Santos.

Source: GhanaWeb April 07, 2019 18:56 UTC