Udinese crashed out of the Coppa Italia after a shock 3-2 home defeat to Serie B side Spezia.
It is the worst possible start to the competitive season for new Coach Beppe Iachini.
Rodrigo De Paul had put the Friulani ahead at the Dacia Arena when his effort took a decisive deflection for his first goal in an Udinese jersey.
However, they were twice caught out in quick succession to turn the game around completely with Valentini and an Orereke counter-attack.
Udinese crashed out of the Coppa Italia after a shock 3-2 home defeat to Serie B side Spezia.
It is the worst possible start to the competitive season for new Coach Beppe Iachini.
Rodrigo De Paul had put the Friulani ahead at the Dacia Arena when his effort took a decisive deflection for his first goal in an Udinese jersey.
However, they were twice caught out in quick succession to turn the game around completely with Valentini and an Orereke counter-attack.
Duvan Zapata had the opportunity to equalise again, but saw his penalty parried by Chichizola.
Nene made no mistake when pouncing on a defensive error to extend Spezia’s advantage.
Colombia international Duvan Zapata did get his name on the scoresheet, nodding in a De Paul assist, but it was too late.
Udinese 2-3 Spezia
De Paul 30 (U), Valentini 38 (S), Okereke 40 (S), Nene 59 (S), Duvan Zapata 88 (U)
Saved penalty: Duvan Zapata 54 (U)