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Torino Snatch Late Winner Against Udinese in Serie A Classic
Torino emerged 2-1 victors over Udinese in a breathless Serie A encounter that swung like a pendulum before Sandro Kulenović’s 67th-minute strike settled a contest drenched in drama. The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino erupted as the Croatian forward pounced to complete a comeback that keeps Il Toro’s early-season momentum surging.
Daniel Bragança had ignited the home faithful with a 36th-minute opener, the Portuguese midfielder arriving like a thunderbolt to rifle Torino ahead. But Udinese, dominating possession with 62% of the ball, hit back just before halftime through Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. The Dutchman’s clinical finish sent the teams into the break all square.
Substitutes Change the Game for Torino
Ignazio Abate’s tactical changes proved decisive. Introducing Nikola Vlašić and Emirhan İlkhan at 54 minutes injected fresh urgency, while Kulenović – thrown into the fray on 64 minutes – needed just three minutes to make an impact. The striker’s predatory instincts saw him ghost between defenders to score what TV replays would confirm was Turin’s most valuable touch of the night.
Udinese’s late push saw Nicolo Bertola booked for a desperate lunge, their frustration boiling over as Kulenović’s winner withstood a VAR check. The visitors’ 15 shots told only part of the story – just one found the target, a stark contrast to Torino’s four on-frame efforts from only 38% possession.
What This Means for Both Serie A Sides
For Torino, this gritty victory cements their reputation as Serie A’s comeback kings this season. Overcoming Udinese’s midfield dominance with ruthless efficiency, Abate’s men climb into the top half with their never-say-die spirit intact.
Udinese will rue wasted opportunities. Runjaic’s side completed nearly twice as many passes (643 to 403) yet leave Turin empty-handed – their eight-game unbeaten run against these opponents shattered by Kulenović’s dagger blow.
The Derby della Mole against Juventus now looms for Torino riding this wave of belief. Udinese must regroup quickly before hosting Frosinone – a match that already feels pivotal for their stuttering campaign.
Key Moments
36′ ⚽ Torino — Daniel Bragança
43′ ⚽ Udinese — Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
67′ ⚽ Torino — Sandro Kulenović
