Giovanni Simeone’s first-half goal seals a statement win for Torino and sinks a sluggish Napoli side that saw a late equalizer from Lang ruled out by VAR.
Torino claimed a vital 1–0 victory over reigning Serie A champions Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, thanks to a decisive strike from Giovanni Simeone — ironically against his former team.
It was a cagey encounter for much of the first half until the 32nd minute, when Simeone pounced on a loose back pass from Gilmour, danced past a static Napoli defense and beat Milinković-Savić with composure. The Argentine’s goal punished a hesitant Napoli side that struggled to create clear chances despite controlling possession.
Antonio Conte’s men were missing several key players — including Højlund and McTominay through injury — and their attack lacked sharpness. Lucca disappointed up front, while De Bruyne showed flashes of quality without consistency.
Napoli pressed hard in the second half but failed to find a breakthrough. The biggest scare for Torino came in stoppage time: Politano’s curling effort hit the post before Lang turned in the rebound, only for VAR to disallow the goal for offside.
Torino celebrated a hard-fought win that lifts their confidence after a tough start, while Napoli suffered their second league defeat — and their third in all competitions — leaving Conte with more questions than answers.
Match Report
Serie A – Week 5
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin
Score: Torino 1–0 Napoli
Goals: 32’ Simeone (Torino)
Torino (3-5-2): Israel; Tameze, Maripan, Coco; Pedersen, Casadei, Asllani (84’ Ismajli), Vlasic (74’ Gineitis), Nkounkou (74’ Biraghi); Adams (84’ Zapata), Simeone (62’ Ngonge).
Coach: Baroni.
Napoli (4-1-4-1): Milinković-Savić; Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus (63’ Buongiorno), Olivera (63’ Lang); Gilmour (82’ Elmas); Neres (74’ Politano), Anguissa, De Bruyne, Spinazzola; Lucca (74’ Ambrosino).
Coach: Conte.
Referee: Marcenaro.
Booked: Juan Jesus (Napoli), Israel (Torino), Lang (Napoli).
Sent off: None.
