The pair impressed in the match, with both players starting and playing the full 90 minutes for their team. Italian newspaper Leggo gave Taylor a rating of 6.5, stating that he was visible with several quick actions in the first half, but had ups and downs in the final stages. However, he continued to fight until the end.
Corriere dello Sport also gave Taylor a rating of 7, describing him as "more proactive and involved in the action than in previous matches". The newspaper noted that he lost Karlström out of sight at the 1-0 Udinese lead. Tuttomercatoweb described Taylor as a "very modern midfielder", highlighting his ability to press, counter, control the game and shoot dangerously.
Doekhi received a rating of 6.5 from Leggo, with the newspaper stating that he was "absolutely the top central defender" and delivered a great duel with Davis, but was outsmarted by Davis in the build-up to Udinese's goal. However, he made up for it with an assist that put Lazio ahead. Corriere dello Sport also gave Doekhi a rating of 7, praising his performance in a duel with Davis, who only managed to escape once.