Como Dazzles with Five-Goal Display in Dominant Win Over Torino
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- Addai and Rodríguez connection torments Torino — Jayden Addai's brace in the 36th and 52nd minutes came courtesy of Jesús Rodríguez on both occasions. The partnership was the catalyst for Como's dominant display, with Addai's second—a strike from outside the box—restoring the lead after Torino's halftime equalizer.
- Como's second-half blitz overwhelms the hosts — After Vlasic's stoppage-time equalizer gave Torino hope at the break, Como responded with four unanswered goals in 34 second-half minutes. Ramón's header (71'), Paz's VAR-confirmed finish (76'), and Baturina's late strike (86') turned a tight match into a rout.
- Perrone's creativity proves decisive — Máximo Perrone collected two assists in the second half, setting up both Ramón from a corner and threading the ball through for Paz's goal. His distribution in the final third was key to Como unlocking Torino's collapsing defense.
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Torino, Italy — Como delivered a masterclass in finishing as they dismantled Torino 5-1 at the Olimpico Grande Torino on Monday, thrilling their traveling supporters with a ruthless display of attacking football.
The visitors seized control early when Jayden Addai opened the scoring in the 36th minute. The forward finished with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal after being set up perfectly by Jesús Rodríguez. The goal energized Como, who continued to press forward with confidence as Torino struggled to contain their quick passing movements.
Just as the first half appeared to be winding down, Torino found an equalizer. Nikola Vlasic leveled the match in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, giving the home crowd something to celebrate heading into the break. However, their joy would be short-lived as Como unleashed a devastating second-half performance.
The visitors reclaimed their advantage in the 52nd minute when Addai completed his brace with a right-footed shot from outside the box that nestled into the bottom right corner. Once again, it was Jesús Rodríguez providing the assist, showcasing his creative influence on the match. Como continued to build momentum, and in the 71st minute, Jacobo Ramón extended their lead with a header from the center of the box to the bottom left corner following a corner kick, with Máximo Perrone delivering the crucial assist.
The floodgates had truly opened, and Como wasn't finished. In the 76th minute, Nico Paz made it 4-1 with a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner after Máximo Perrone – collecting his second assist of the match – threaded a perfect through ball. The goal was initially questioned but ultimately awarded following a VAR review, further deflating the home side's spirits.
Martin Baturina completed the rout in the 86th minute with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner, putting an exclamation point on Como's dominant performance. The comprehensive victory showcased Como's clinical finishing, with five goals from their attacking opportunities while demonstrating remarkable efficiency in front of goal. For Torino, the heavy defeat will prompt serious reflection as they look to regroup from this disappointing home performance.