Torino continue their strong run with a hard-fought home win, while Verona’s survival hopes fade after a fourth straight defeat.
Torino kept their positive momentum going with a 2-1 victory over Verona, strengthening their position in mid-table on Serie A Matchday 32. Goals from Giovanni Simeone and Cesare Casadei secured all three points for Roberto D’Aversa’s side, while Verona’s struggles deepened as they slipped further away from safety.
The Granata made a fast start, taking the lead after just six minutes. Marcus Pedersen burst forward down the flank and delivered a precise ball into the box for Simeone, who showed sharp footwork before finishing clinically to make it 1-0.
Verona responded well and nearly equalized shortly after, hitting the crossbar through Roberto Gagliardini following a set piece. Their persistence paid off in the 38th minute when goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò launched a long ball forward. Antoine Bowie won his physical duel and drove toward goal, beating Alberto Paleari at the near post to level the score.
The visitors closed the first half on a high note, but Torino regained control early in the second. Just five minutes after the restart, a dangerous cross-shot from Obrador found Casadei in the middle of the box, and the midfielder made no mistake, tapping in what proved to be the decisive goal.
Torino thought they had extended their lead when Che Adams headed home, but the goal was ruled out for offside. That moment briefly shifted momentum, giving Verona renewed belief. The visitors pushed forward, creating their best chance in the 73rd minute when Domagoj Bradarić forced a strong save from Paleari.
Despite late pressure, Torino managed the final stages with composure, limiting risks and controlling the tempo. The win confirms their solid form under D’Aversa, while Verona now faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation with only a few matches remaining.
Match Report
Torino 2-1 Verona
Scorers: Simeone 6’, Bowie 38’, Casadei 50’
Torino (3-4-1-2): Paleari; Coco (67’ Marianucci), Ismajli, Ebosse (84’ Maripán); Pedersen, Casadei, Gineitis (75’ Prati), Obrador (84’ Biraghi); Vlasic; Simeone, Adams (75’ Kulenovic).
Head Coach: D’Aversa
Verona (3-5-2): Montipò; Nelsson, Edmundsson (60’ Valentini), Frese (81’ Mosquera); Oyegoke, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede (68’ Bradarić), Belghali (82’ Sarr); Harroui (60’ Orban), Bowie.
Head Coach: Sammarco
Referee: Bonacina
Yellow Cards: Ismajli (Torino), Edmundsson, Frese, Oyegoke, Valentini (Verona)
Red Cards: None
