Como stun Torino with three goals in 11 minutes as Nico Paz inspires 3-1 comeback
Trailing to Che Adams' first-half goal, Como scored through Jacobo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina in the closing minutes to win 3-1 in Turin.
Como produced a stunning late turnaround in Serie A on Tuesday night, scoring three times in the last 11 minutes to beat Torino 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Che Adams had given Torino a first-half lead, but Jacobo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina turned the game around for Cesc Fabregas's side.
Torino in control for 80 minutes
A goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR check inside the first five minutes. Torino then went ahead in the 24th minute. Kian Fitz-Jim won the ball from Ramon, and Adams finished the move.
Como had the better of the play but kept missing chances. Lucas Da Cunha shot just wide before half-time, and Maxence Caqueret hit the crossbar after the break. Torino also hit the bar, at the other end, around the hour mark.
The late collapse
Ramon made up for his early mistake by heading in the equaliser in the 81st minute. Six minutes later Paz, Como's Argentine playmaker and the inspiration of their attack all night, put them in front. In stoppage time Nikola Vlasic gave the ball away in Torino's penalty area, and Baturina scored the third.
The numbers backed up the result. Como had 18 shots to Torino's 11 and an expected goals total of about 2.2 to Torino's 1.0.
Torino will be frustrated with how the goals came. They switched to a 3-5-2 shape after taking the lead to protect it, and for long periods it worked. Once Ramon scored, they could not get back into the game. Giuseppe Collu refereed the match, and Torino's Belghali was booked. Fabregas did not hide his respect for the opposition afterwards, calling Torino a well-organised side and wishing them well for the rest of the season.
Fabregas on mentality
Fabregas praised his players' patience and resilience. He said this was a game Como would not have won last season, and noted that they hit the post twice and felt they should have had a penalty. The Spanish coach also said he does not pay attention to the table in October and cares more about performances.
He has had to rotate heavily. Como are also playing in the Champions League, have six players injured, and have not used the same starting line-up in back-to-back games this season. After nine league games they have four more points than at the same stage last season.
What's next
Como's win came on a busy Tuesday in Serie A. Lazio beat Sassuolo 6-2 to go top and Roma beat Cagliari 4-2. For Torino, losing a lead this late will hurt, especially after holding Como for most of the evening.
For Malaysian viewers, the match kicked off in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time.
Key takeaways
- Como beat Torino 3-1 away, scoring all three goals after the 80th minute.
- Che Adams scored for Torino in the 24th minute.
- Jacobo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina scored for Como.
- Fabregas said the comeback showed the team's patience and resilience.
FAQ
Who scored in Torino v Como? Che Adams scored for Torino. Jacobo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina scored for Como.
When did Como score their goals? All three came between the 81st minute and stoppage time.
Who is Como's coach? Cesc Fabregas, the former Spain, Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder.
Sources: Football Italia, Quotidiano Sportivo, Ufootball, SoccerNews