The victory was sealed deep into stoppage time when Italy midfielder Niccolo Pisilli added a second goal in the 93rd minute. For Torino, the defeat leaves them languishing in 14th place, struggling to build momentum after their lone victory against Fiorentina in the previous round.
Inter Milan Prevail in Eight-Goal Thriller
While Roma claimed the summit, Inter Milan kept the pressure on with a dramatic 5-3 comeback win against Udinese at the San Siro. The hosts endured a nightmare start, finding themselves trailing 2-0 within the first 16 minutes after goals from James Abankwah and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. However, Inter responded with character, drawing level by the interval through strikes from Carlos Augusto and Nicolo Barella, the latter assisted by Marcus Thuram.
Thuram turned from provider to scorer shortly before the hour mark to put Inter ahead. Further goals from Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny ensured the result, despite a late consolation strike from Idrissa Gueye. The win leaves Inter second on goal difference, setting up a highly anticipated clash against league leaders Roma next weekend. The victory was slightly marred by an injury to England defender John Stones, who was forced off early.
Action Across the League
Elsewhere in Serie A, Como continued their impressive form to climb to third place after a 2-1 win over Parma, courtesy of goals from Jacobo Ramon and Kaiki. Meanwhile, Napoli secured a vital 1-0 victory against Bologna thanks to a Stanislav Lobotka strike, providing much-needed relief for manager Massimiliano Allegri. In a chaotic encounter, Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season, falling 3-2 to Sassuolo after a dramatic late winner from Vasilije Adzic, who scored against his parent club.
