Torino beat Fiorentina 2-1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

The Serie A encounter between Fiorentina and Torino took place on 5 September 2026 at the historic Stadio Artemio Franchi in Firenze. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home fans filled the stands for the early-season showdown.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested, with neither side able to break the deadlock before the interval. The deadlock was finally opened shortly after the restart when, in the 47th minute, Fiorentina’s Mateo Pellegrino seized the initiative. Following a swift counter-attack, Pellegrino received a precise pass from Radu Dragusin and unleashed a left-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the bottom left corner, giving the home side a 1-0 lead.

Torino responded with increased urgency, and their persistence paid off in the 74th minute. A well-timed forward run by Rolando Mandragora was rewarded with a pass from Eray Cömert. Mandragora, operating from the edge of the area, struck with his left foot, sending the ball to the top right corner and restoring parity at 1-1.

The decisive moment arrived just eight minutes later. Ché Adams, who had been a constant threat in the attacking third, found space inside the box and was met with a low cross from Rafik Belghali. Adams finished with a right-footed shot from very close range, directing the ball to the top left corner to put Torino ahead 2-1. The goal proved to be the match-winner, as Fiorentina were unable to find an equaliser in the remaining minutes.

Standout performers

  • Mateo Pellegrino (Fiorentina) – scored the opening goal with a clinical strike from outside the area.
  • Radu Dragusin (Fiorentina) – provided the assist for Pellegrino’s goal, delivering the decisive pass on the fast break.
  • Rolando Mandragora (Torino) – equalised with a powerful left-footed shot from distance.
  • Eray Cömert (Torino) – set up Mandragora’s goal with an accurate assist.
  • Ché Adams (Torino) – secured the victory with a close-range finish.
  • Rafik Belghali (Torino) – supplied the assist for Adams’ decisive goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Fiorentina 1-2 Torino
  • Scorers:
    • 47’ – Mateo Pellegrino (Fiorentina) (assist: Radu Dragusin)
    • 74’ – Rolando Mandragora (Torino) (assist: Eray Cömert)
    • 82’ – Ché Adams (Torino) (assist: Rafik Belghali)
  • Bookings: none
  • Dismissals: none
  • Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Firenze

What it means

The result hands Torino three points and a hard-earned victory, while Fiorentina return home with a defeat that leaves them to regroup ahead of their next Serie A fixtures.