Maduka Okoye reached a new career milestone after keeping three consecutive clean sheets for the first time, helping Udinese secure a shock 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Saturday.
The Little Zebras produced a sensational performance at the iconic San Siro Stadium to come out with a comfortable win and clinch their 12th league win of the campaign.
Okoye, 26, kept three clean sheets in a row for the first time as he produced another standout performance in goal against one of the best sides in the league.
The run began with a comfortable 2-0 win at Genoa, before another superb performance against Como last weekend, when they held the Champions League hopefuls to a goalless draw.
He has now helped his side to another shutout, which also marks his eight clean sheet of the Serie A season, coming from 24 matches after he missed the early parts of the campaign due to suspension.
How it happened
Udinese were looking to continue their recent form, while AC Milan were hoping to close the gap at the top of the standings and keep their chase for Champions League football.
It took only 27 minutes of the clash for Udinese to break the deadlock as a cross took a big deflection off Davide Bartesaghi and wrong footed Mike Maignan in the Milan goal post.
Keinan Davis struck the crossbar for the visitors, before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled their advantage with a brilliant header in the 37th minute.
Okoye produced a brilliant save to deny Alexis Saelemaekers early in the second half as the scores remained 2-0 in favour of Udinese.
Arthur Atta then completed scoring in the 71st minute with a neat finish that left Maignan stranded, as the visitors sealed a historic win.
AC Milan managed 18 attempts in the clash, but only three were on target, with Okoye proving very equal to the task.
What Next?
Okoye and Udinese will next be in action against Parma on Saturday, hoping to continue their improved form.
