Torino won 2-1 against Udinese at the Olimpico stadium, guaranteeing coach Abate three precious points and putting an end to the fourth consecutive injury for the Friulian team. The match was decided in just a few minutes of play, with a decisive goal by NikolaKulenović who took advantage of a defensive error between Okoye and Bertola to close the match.
The start of the match was characterized by a slow pace and a balanced Turin defense. Bragança opened the scoring with a set piece, but immediately afterwards Ekkelenkamp equalized with a precise shot. In the second half, Runjaic's team had a moment of confusion when Okoye and Bertola made a mistake that left the door open. Kulenović seized the opportunity and scored the winning goal, completing his performance with a curling shot that almost scored a double.
Player report cards reflect key match performances. For Torino, Perri was judged with a rating of 6, while Bragança received 7 for his ability to create chances and manage the midfield. Kulenović earned the highest rating of 7.5 thanks to his decisive goal and his dominant presence in attack. Coach Abate received a 7 for being able to read the match and make effective strategic changes.
For Udinese, Okoye received a rating of 4 due to the error that led to Kulenović's goal. Ekkelenkamp received 7 for his equalizing goal, while goalkeeper Bertola had a difficult performance with a rating of 5. Coach Runjaic received 5.5 for his team, which showed good dribbling skills but fell due to defensive errors.
With this result, Torino moved to twelfth position in the standings, gaining seven points, while Udinese remains in fifteenth place, on a par with Parma, Monza and Genoa, with four points. The next round sees Udinese host Lecce, while Torino will travel to Parma.