Torino secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over visiting Monza on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Olimpico Grande Torino stadium. The result lifts coach Ignazio Abate’s side to 13 points in the Serie A standings after eight matches, extending their winning streak to three games.
Torino Extends Winning Streak to Three Matches in Serie A
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Kian Fitz-Jim opened the scoring for Torino in the 39th minute. Giovanni Simeone won the ball back and laid it off to the former Ajax player, who unleashed a powerful left-footed strike underneath the crossbar to notch his first goal in the Italian top flight.
Monza Fights Back Before Second-Half Surge Settles the Match
Monza wasted no time responding after the interval. Gustavo Varela capitalized on a misplaced backpass from Pietro Comotto in the 47th minute, rounding goalkeeper Adrian Perrier to slot home his seventh league goal of the campaign and equalize.
Parity lasted less than a quarter of an hour. Rafik Belghali restored the home side’s advantage in the 61st minute with a curling effort from outside the penalty area. Nikola Vlašić then doubled the cushion in the 72nd minute, firing in Torino’s third goal.
A tense finish unfolded deep into stoppage time. Monza clawed a goal back in the fourth minute of added time (90+4 minutes) when Nathan Patterson inadvertently turned a cross from Cyriel Ngonge into his own net. Torino managed to withstand the late pressure and run down the clock.
Match Statistics and Subsequent Standings in Serie A
Match statistics showed the game at the Olimpico Grande Torino was closely contested. The hosts registered 16 total attempts with seven shots on target, while Monza generated seven attempts with three on target. Possession remained virtually even, with Torino holding 49 percent to Monza’s 51 percent.
Disciplinary action proved scarce as refereeing intervention was rarely required. Torino drew a single yellow card, whereas Monza finished the contest without a single booking.
The outcome extends Torino’s winning run to three matches, following earlier victories against Udinese (2-1) and Parma (3-0). Meanwhile, Monza remains stuck on seven points in 14th place after suffering their fourth defeat of the season.