In a pulsating encounter, Torino secured their place at the top of the Serie A table with a hard-fought 3-2 win against Hellas Verona. The match, which saw Torino play with a numerical advantage for over 70 minutes, was a testament to the team’s resilience and attacking prowess.
The game burst into life early on, with Antonio Sanabria putting Torino ahead within the first 10 minutes. The Paraguayan striker, who had reclaimed his starting position, capitalized on a clever assist from Duvan Zapata to slot the ball past Verona’s goalkeeper, Lorenzo Montipo.
Verona’s response was swift, with Grigoris Kastanos equalizing from a well-executed corner routine. However, the hosts’ joy was short-lived as defender Pawel Dawidowicz received a red card for an elbow on Sanabria, leaving Verona to battle with 10 men for the majority of the match.
Despite missing a penalty following the red card incident, Torino regained their lead through Duvan Zapata. The Colombian striker continued his impressive aerial form, powering home a header from Valentino Lazzaro’s pinpoint cross.
Scotland international Che Adams, introduced as a substitute, made an immediate impact. Capitalizing on a defensive error, Adams showcased his skill by finding the net from the edge of the area, extending Torino’s lead and ultimately securing the victory.
Verona managed to add some tension to the closing moments with Daniel Mosquera scoring a consolation goal in injury time, but it wasn’t enough to deny Torino their triumph.
This victory propels Torino to the summit of Serie A with an impressive 11 points from their opening five fixtures. Regardless of other results this weekend, the Granata are guaranteed a spot in the top four, marking an excellent start to their campaign and raising hopes for a successful season ahead.
Goals: Sanabria (T) 10′, Kastanos (V) 12′, Zapata (T) 33′, Adams (T) 79′, Mosquera (V) 90+3′.
Verona (3-4-2-1): Montipò; Magnani, Coppola, Dawidowicz; Tchatchoua (87′ Lambourde), Belahyane, Dani Silva, Lazovic (46′ Daniliuc); Sarr (27′ Frese), Kastanos (67′ Livramento); Tengstedt (67′ Mosquera)
Torino (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Walukiewicz (82′ Dembele), Maripan, Masina; Lazaro, Tameze (67′ Linetty), Ricci (93′ Njie), Ilic (67′ Gineitis), Sosa; Zapata, Sanabria (67′ Adams)
