Torino turn seven shots into a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina

Torino came from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi, securing the win after the hosts had taken the lead early in the second half. The result ended Torino’s run of two consecutive defeats, while Fiorentina suffered a third successive loss in all competitions listed in the match data.

Fiorentina take the lead

Fiorentina opened the scoring in the 47th minute through Mateo Pellegrino. The forward finished a move assisted by Radu Drăguşin, giving the home side an advantage after a first half in which neither team found the net. Pellegrino was Fiorentina’s highest-rated player, earning 7.5 after playing 76 minutes, with one shot on target and one tackle.

The hosts made several changes during the match, including an early switch in the 24th minute when Cher Ndour replaced Christ Inao Oulaï. Wilfried Gnonto and Arthur Atta were introduced at half-time for Franco Mastantuono and Marco Brescianini, respectively. Torino also made changes, with Ardian Ismajli replacing Saúl Coco in the 40th minute before Nathan Patterson and Rafik Belghali entered in the 56th minute.

Torino turn the match around

Torino levelled in the 74th minute when Rolando Mandragora scored from an assist by Eray Cömert. Mandragora then helped decide the match with his all-round display, earning an 8.2 rating after 90 minutes. He recorded two shots on target, one key pass and two tackles in addition to his equaliser.

The winning goal arrived eight minutes later. Che Adams made it 2-1 to Torino in the 82nd minute, with Rafik Belghali providing the assist. Adams completed his 90 minutes with one shot on target and one key pass, receiving a 7.9 rating. Torino held on from there to claim all three points.

Possession favours Torino, shots favour Fiorentina

The statistics showed an unusual balance. Torino controlled 60% of possession and completed 489 accurate passes from 551 attempts, compared with Fiorentina’s 291 accurate passes from 350. Yet Fiorentina created more shooting volume, taking 14 shots to Torino’s seven, including 10 from inside the box. The hosts also registered six shots on goal, two more than Torino, while Torino’s goalkeeper made four saves compared with two for Fiorentina’s goalkeeper.

Torino’s efficiency proved decisive despite the lower shot count. The visitors also won five corners to Fiorentina’s three, while the match remained disciplined: there were no yellow cards or red cards. Torino entered the game ranked 14th with zero points from two matches and now have their first victory of the regular season. Fiorentina, ranked 19th before kick-off with two defeats and a goal difference of minus seven, were unable to add to their points total.