Giovanni Simeone’s stunning goal secured a 1-0 victory for Torino against Roma, ending Gian Piero Gasperini’s winning streak. Roma’s home defeat leaves them trailing Juventus and Napoli in Serie A. Torino broke their winless run against Roma with a strong defensive display and clinical finish.
Giovanni Simeone's exquisite curler proved to be the difference as Torino secured a 1-0 victory over Roma, bringing an end to Gian Piero Gasperini's flawless beginning to the 2025-26 Serie A season. The match, played at the Stadio Olimpico, saw Torino break a long-standing hoodoo against the Giallorossi, marking their first win against them in nine attempts.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams feeling each other out and clear-cut chances at a premium. Roma, buoyed by their home support, attempted to dictate the tempo, but Torino remained resolute, defending compactly and looking to spring forward on the counter-attack. Neither side, however, could find the breakthrough before the interval, leaving the game finely poised for the second half.
The second half exploded into life, a stark contrast to the subdued nature of the first. The deadlock was broken in spectacular fashion by Simeone, whose venomous, curling shot left Roma's goalkeeper Mile Svilar with no chance. The goal, coming against the run of play, injected a surge of belief into the Torino ranks and forced Roma to alter their approach, chasing the game with increased urgency.
Roma, who had enjoyed the lion's share of possession up until the goal, now found themselves in the unfamiliar position of having to force the issue. Matias Soule, a constant threat throughout the match, saw one of his speculative efforts whiz narrowly past the post, signaling Roma’s intent to get back on level terms.
As Roma pushed forward in search of an equalizer, they inevitably left themselves more vulnerable at the back. Torino, sensing an opportunity to extend their lead, began to exploit the spaces left in behind the Roma defense. Svilar, in the Roma goal, was called into action on several occasions, producing a string of impressive saves to keep his side within touching distance of Torino. His performance, despite the defeat, was one of the bright spots for the home side.
Roma's pressure mounted as the game wore on, but they were ultimately unable to breach the stubborn Torino defense. Niccolo Pisilli's well-directed header was expertly kept out by Torino's goalkeeper Franco Israel, while Soule once again came close, his late effort flying agonisingly wide of the target. Despite their relentless endeavor, Roma simply couldn't find a way through, leaving the home fans frustrated and disappointed.
The defeat leaves Roma trailing Juventus and Napoli, who both secured victories on Saturday, by three points in the Serie A standings. Gasperini will be eager to address his side's shortcomings in front of goal and ensure they bounce back quickly from this setback. Meanwhile, Torino will be celebrating a significant victory that provides them with a major confidence boost for the remainder of the season.
Data Debrief: Torino end Roma hoodoo
Torino's victory marked their first against Roma in nine attempts, ending a run of six losses and two draws. This was also only their second league win away at Roma in their last 16 meetings, with their previous victory dating back to January 2020. Roma's defeat was their first at home in Serie A since December, when they were beaten by an Atalanta team, ironically, coached by Gasperini.
Despite mustering 22 shots and accumulating 1.3 expected goals, Roma were unable to find the net, highlighting their struggles in the final third. Torino’s resilient defense and clinical finishing proved to be the decisive factors in a hard-fought encounter.
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