Torino secured a crucial 2-1 comeback victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening, ending a difficult run of form. The hosts, managed by Paolo Vanoli, had to overcome an early deficit but produced a stunning five-minute spell in the second half to claim all three points.
The match began with Torino showing attacking intent. In the opening minutes, forward Njie came close twice, first hitting the crossbar with a header from a corner and then sending another headed effort narrowly over the bar. Sassuolo responded with their own chances, as Pinamonti fired wide from a promising position inside the area. The first half was an open, end-to-end affair with opportunities for both sides.
The visitors, coached by former Juventus defender Fabio Grosso, broke the deadlock six minutes into the second half. A loose ball in the Torino penalty area fell to Lipani, who squared it for Kristian Thorstvedt to tap in from close range, giving Sassuolo a deserved 1-0 lead. The goal seemed to shake the home side into a more urgent response.
Torino's equalizer arrived in the 66th minute. A precise delivery from Prati found Giovanni Simeone, whose powerful header crashed off the crossbar. However, the Argentine striker was not to be denied. Just moments later, another cross, this time from the left by Ebosse, was met by Simeone with a clinical header that beat goalkeeper Muric to make it 1-1.
The turnaround was complete just four minutes later. Substitute D'Aversa delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank, and fellow replacement Pedersen rose highest to power a header into the net. The Danish defender, facing his former club, celebrated the goal that put Torino ahead 2-1 and ultimately proved to be the match-winner.
Sassuolo pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, launching a series of attacks, but the Torino defense held firm. The victory moves Torino to 44 points in the Serie A table, while Sassuolo remain in ninth place, level on points with Bologna. The result provides a significant morale boost for Vanoli's side after their previous defeat to Udinese.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.