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Udinese Play Como in Serie A Match

Udinese played Como in a football match on Saturday.

The game started at 18.30.

This match was part of Serie A. Serie A is the top football league in Italy.

Both teams gave their starting lineup before the game. A starting lineup is the list of players who begin the match.

Zaniolo played to support Davis. This means he helped Davis attack.

Chalobah played from the start of the game. He is a new player for the team.

Fans watched the match live. Many people wanted to see the first games of the season.

Vocabulary8 words

Serie A
the top football league in Italy
starting lineup
the players who begin a match
support
to help someone do something
attack
to try to score a goal
match
a game between two teams
titolare (starter)
a player who starts the game
live
happening now, in real time
season
the months when a sport is played

Quiz

1. What time did the Udinese-Como match start?
2. Which league is Udinese-Como part of?
3. True or False: Chalobah started the match.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Udinese played _____ in a football match on Saturday.

The game started at _____.

This match was part of _____. Serie A is the top football league in Italy.

Both teams gave their _____ before the game.

Zaniolo played to _____ Davis.

Chalobah played from the _____ of the game.

Fans watched the match _____.

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