Torino delivered a thrilling Serie A triumph, overcoming Milan 2-1 at the Olimpico di Torino stadium in the 26th round of the Italian League. The match showcased early drama with an own goal by Milan’s Malick Thiaw in the fifth minute, followed by a late equalizer from Tijani Reinders in the 74th, only for Torino’s Gentis to snatch victory two minutes later. This result lifted Torino to 31 points and 11th place, while Milan stalled at 41 points in seventh, missing a chance to close in on the top four.
Early Lead Sparks Excitement
Torino wasted no time asserting dominance. Just three minutes in, a cross slipped through Milan goalkeeper Maignan’s grasp, colliding with Sanabria before Casadei’s shot was cleared amid a foul call. The breakthrough came in the fifth minute when Thiaw inadvertently headed the ball into his own net after a mix-up with Maignan, giving Torino an early edge. Milan struggled to respond, with Christian Pulisic firing over from a corner in the 15th minute.
Missed Chances and Stellar Saves
Milan earned a penalty in the 33rd minute after Pedersen’s handball, but Pulisic’s effort was brilliantly saved by Torino goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic. Torino nearly doubled their lead moments later, with Pedersen’s shot deflected by Maignan and Vlasic’s follow-up denied by another stunning save. In the second half, Savic continued his heroics, thwarting shots from Fofana and Joao Felix, while Joao’s 10-yard strike rattled the post just before the equalizer.
Late Drama Seals the Win
Milan leveled the score in the 74th minute through Reinders, capitalizing on a poorly cleared cross with a fierce shot. However, Torino struck back instantly. Two minutes later, Gentis converted a quick free kick after a foul on Thiaw, firing a low shot past Maignan. Milan pushed for a late equalizer, but Pavlovic’s header sailed wide, cementing Torino’s Serie A triumph and three crucial points.
