Malen’s fifth goal helps Roma stay perfect with 2-0 win at Torino

AS Roma made it three wins from three in Serie A by beating Torino 2-0 at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The victory keeps Roma’s perfect start intact, while Torino have now lost two of their opening three matches.

How it happened

D. Malen broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, sending Roma into half-time with a 1-0 lead. Torino pushed for an equaliser but could not convert their 3 shots on goal, and N. Pisilli settled the result with Roma’s second goal in the 90th minute.

The numbers

Roma created the clearer chances, producing 14 total shots to Torino’s 7 and 12 efforts from inside the box compared with Torino’s 3. Their expected-goals figure was 1.91 against 0.76, while their 8 corners to Torino’s 1 added further pressure. Torino had 53% possession and completed 507 passes, but Roma’s attacking output proved more decisive.

Who decided it

Malen supplied the key early contribution and finished as the match’s highest-rated player, with a 7.9 rating in 57 minutes. He recorded 2 shots on target and 1 key pass, taking his league tally to 5 goals in 3 appearances. Pisilli also made an impact from the bench or field, earning a 7.5 rating after scoring and adding 2 key passes.

Why it matters

Roma sit second with 9 points from 3 games, one behind leaders Lazio on 10, and have a goal difference of 9. Torino remain 14th on 3 points, seven behind Lazio and six behind Roma, with a goal difference of -1.