Udinese coach Runjaic admits: ‘We were lucky’ as Davis snatches late point against Lazio | OneFootball

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic conceded his side rode their luck at times after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Runjaic acknowledged that fortune played a role in Udinese’s late equaliser but insisted the result was ultimately fair.

“We had a bit of luck, but the point is deserved,” he said, pointing to his team’s response after a difficult recent outing in Florence. “I’m happy with the team because we managed to put that behind us.”

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Kosta Runjaic, Head Coach of Udinese Calcio, looks on prior to the Serie C match between Ternana Calcio and Juventus Next Gen at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Runjaic praises ‘disciplined’ Lazio after his Udinese snatch 1-1 draw

Runjaic also praised Lazio’s organisation and threat on the counter-attack, admitting his side were pushed hard for long spells.

“They are a disciplined team, very focused, and they caused us problems,” he explained. “They are strong on the break and made things difficult for us.”

The Udinese coach also defended his decision to start Daniele Padelli in goal, describing it as fully justified by the veteran’s contribution.

UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Tijjani Noslin of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Jesper Karlstrom during the Serie A match at Stadio Friuli on December 27, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

“It was the right decision,” Runjaic said, referencing Padelli’s decisive late save to deny Gustav Isaksen and keep Udinese in the game.

Udinese’s late push was eventually rewarded as Keinan Davis struck to secure a point, bringing an end to a tense evening in Friuli.