Torino FC 3 - 2 AC Monza — Highlights & Result
Serie A
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(2 days ago)
· MD 8
Highlights
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Recent history favoured Torino in this fixture, with Monza having failed to win any of their previous four meetings since 2023, including a 2-0 defeat in March 2025. This Serie A matchday 8 encounter on 23 October 2026 added another chapter to that record, as Torino edged a 3-2 victory to continue their unbeaten run. Kian Fitz-Jim opened the scoring in the 39th minute with an assist from Giovanni Simeone, though Monza levelled immediately after half-time through Gustavo Varela. Torino restored their advantage when Rafik Belghali scored in the 61st minute, set up by Gvidas Gineitis, before Nikola Vlašić added a third in the 72nd minute. A late own goal by Nathan Patterson in the 90+4th minute brought Monza within reach, but the hosts held on. Vlašić delivered a standout performance, earning an 8.2 rating, while Varela led Monza with a 7.5.
Torino arrived on a three-match unbeaten sequence, looking to improve upon a home record that had brought just one win from three matches earlier in the season. Monza brought a seven-match scoring run across all competitions, yet they remained winless away from home in the competition after four attempts. Statistical indicators reflected a tight contest where Torino edged possession at 51 percent and registered 17 total shots compared to Monza's seven, while expected goals stood at 1.26 to 0.6 in favour of the hosts.
The victory lifted Torino to seventh place in the table with 10 points from eight played, while Monza remained 14th with seven points. At the summit of the 20-team division, Inter led the standings on 19 points, leaving Torino six points behind the leaders and Monza trailing by 12 points.
Torino next play at home to Como 1907 on 27 Oct.
Torino arrived on a three-match unbeaten sequence, looking to improve upon a home record that had brought just one win from three matches earlier in the season. Monza brought a seven-match scoring run across all competitions, yet they remained winless away from home in the competition after four attempts. Statistical indicators reflected a tight contest where Torino edged possession at 51 percent and registered 17 total shots compared to Monza's seven, while expected goals stood at 1.26 to 0.6 in favour of the hosts.
The victory lifted Torino to seventh place in the table with 10 points from eight played, while Monza remained 14th with seven points. At the summit of the 20-team division, Inter led the standings on 19 points, leaving Torino six points behind the leaders and Monza trailing by 12 points.
Torino next play at home to Como 1907 on 27 Oct.
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Match stats
Torino v Monza
51%
Possession
49%
1.26
Expected goals (xG)
0.6
17
Shots
7
7
Shots on target
3
8
Shots inside the box
3
3
Corners
4
455
Passes
440
79%
Pass accuracy
83%
2
Saves
4
8
Fouls
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Yellow cards
0
Lineups & player ratings
8.2
Top rated
N. Vlašić · Torino
90'
· 1 goal
Key moments
- 34' 🟨 Ardian Ismajli · Torino
- 39' ⚽ Kian Fitz-Jim · assist Giovanni Simeone · Torino
- 47' ⚽ Gustavo Varela · Monza
- 61' ⚽ Rafik Belghali · assist Gvidas Gineitis · Torino
- 72' ⚽ Nikola Vlašić · Torino
- 90+4' ⚽ Nathan Patterson (og) · Monza
Torino
3-4-2-1- 19 C. Adams 90' 6.5
- 20 Lucas Perri 90' 6.0
- 23 Saúl Coco 90' 6.1
- 15 P. Comuzzo 90' 6.3
- 44 A. Ismajli 🟨 90' 6.5
- 10 N. Vlašić ⚽ 90' 8.2
- 45 R. Belghali ⚽ 84' 7.7
- 77 A. Cacciamani 71' 6.3
- 18 G. Simeone 🅰️ 71' 7.3
- 28 K. Fitz-Jim ⚽ 71' 7.7
- 8 R. Mandragora 51' 6.9
- 66 G. Gineitis · sub 🅰️ 39' 6.2
- 2 N. Patterson · sub 19' 6.0
- 17 S. Kulenović · sub 19' 6.4
- 21 Daniel Bragança · sub 19' 6.1
- 7 Z. Aboukhlal · sub 6' 6.8
Monza
3-4-2-1- 9 Gustavo Varela ⚽ 90' 7.5
- 7 Ricardo Mangas 90' 6.3
- 2 S. Goglichidze 90' 6.1
- 19 S. Birindelli 90' 5.2
- 14 E. Akinsanmiro 90' 6.4
- 1 N. Törnqvist 90' 6.6
- 44 A. Carboni 85' 6.3
- 46 Jay Robinson 79' 5.9
- 47 Dany Mota 79' 6.1
- 8 M. Ondoa 63' 5.2
- 3 L. Lucchesi 63' 6.4
- 90 M. Folorunsho · sub 27' 5.8
- 60 E. Kouadio · sub 27' 5.7
- 10 P. Cutrone · sub 11' 6.0
- 16 C. Ngonge · sub 11' 6.8
- 80 M. Mout · sub 5' 5.9
Ratings out of 10. Data: API-Football. How ratings work
Match facts
Torino
10th
in the table · 10 pts from 7
· GD +1
Monza
14th
in the table · 7 pts from 7
· GD -2