Match report

Torino Defeats Verona 3-0 in Serie A Clash

Verona
Verona
0–3
FT
Torino
Torino
Jan 4, 2026

Torino secured an emphatic 3-0 win over Verona in a crucial Serie A fixture. Goals from G. Simeone, C. Casadei, and A. Njie were pivotal as Torino demonstrated superior play throughout the match, while Verona struggled to find their footing.

Key Facts

  • • G. Simeone opened the scoring for Torino in the 10th minute.
  • • C. Casadei extended the lead with a goal in the 87th minute, assisted by A. Njie.
  • • A. Njie sealed the victory with the third goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Ardian Ismajli.
  • • Verona made multiple substitutions but could not turn the game around.

Lineups

Verona

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipo (G)
  • 5 U. Nunez (D)
  • 15 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
  • 2 D. Oyegoke (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 73 Al Musrati (M)
  • 3 M. Frese (M)
  • 17 Giovane (F)
  • 24 A. Bernede (F)
  • 25 D. Mosquera (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 94 G. Toniolo
  • 12 D. Bradaric
  • 70 F. Cham
  • 23 E. Ebosse
  • 19 T. Slotsager
  • 6 N. Valentini
  • 63 R. Gagliardini
  • 21 A. Harroui
  • 20 G. Kastanos
  • 36 C. Niasse
  • 16 G. Orban
  • 9 A. Sarr
  • 4 Y. Santiago

Torino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Paleari (G)
  • 44 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 13 G. Maripan (D)
  • 23 S. Coco (D)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 10 N. Vlasic (M)
  • 6 E. Ilkhan (M)
  • 66 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 7 Z. Aboukhlal (M)
  • 19 C. Adams (F)
  • 18 G. Simeone (F)

Substitutes

  • 71 M. Popa
  • 81 F. Israel
  • 14 F. Anjorin
  • 15 S. Sazonov
  • 21 A. Dembele
  • 22 C. Casadei
  • 32 K. Asllani
  • 34 C. Biraghi
  • 61 A. Tameze
  • 91 D. Zapata
  • 92 A. Njie

Timeline

  1. Torino
    10' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Simeone
  2. Verona
    46' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Oyegoke · On: R. Gagliardini
  3. Verona
    46' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Al Musrati · On: G. Orban
  4. Torino
    56' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Paleari

    Time wasting

  5. Verona
    67' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Serdar · On: A. Harroui
  6. Torino
    67' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ilkhan · On: A. Tameze
  7. Torino
    71' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Aboukhlal

    Foul

  8. Verona
    75' Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bernede · On: G. Kastanos
  9. Torino
    75' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Gineitis · On: C. Casadei
  10. Torino
    75' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Simeone · On: D. Zapata
  11. Verona
    76' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Mosquera · On: A. Sarr
  12. Torino
    83' Torino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Aboukhlal · On: A. Dembele
  13. Torino
    83' Torino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Adams · On: A. Njie
  14. Torino
    87' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Casadei · Assist: A. Njie
  15. Torino
    90' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Njie · Assist: Ardian Ismajli

Match Stats

Stat Verona Torino
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 75% 77%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 21
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 397 444
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 9
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.14 1.55
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 298 343
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Torino's early goal by G. Simeone set a strong tone and gave them confidence to control the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of A. Njie as a substitute for Torino proved crucial, contributing both an assist and a goal late in the game.