Torino Secures Crucial Victory Over Parma in Serie A Clash

Turin, Italy – March 13, 2026 – Torino defeated Parma 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in a vital Serie A match, moving further away from the relegation zone. Giovanni Simeone opened the scoring for Torino in just the 2nd minute, but Parma quickly responded with a goal from Pellegrino in the 20th minute. Torino regained the lead in the 54th minute through Ilkhan, and an own goal by Keita sealed the victory, followed by a late goal from Zapata.

Match Highlights

The match began with a swift advantage for Torino as Giovanni Simeone found the back of the net within the first two minutes. However, Parma demonstrated resilience, equalizing through Pellegrino before halftime. The second half saw Torino assert their dominance, with Ilkhan’s goal putting them ahead, and an unfortunate own goal extending their lead. Zapata’s late strike solidified Torino’s win.

Key Statistics

• Torino Shots on Target: 3
• Parma Shots on Target: 2
• Torino Fouls Committed: 18
• Parma Fouls Committed: 13
• Torino Passes Correct: 0
• Parma Passes Correct: 1
• Torino Yellow Cards: 1
• Parma Yellow Cards: 3
• Torino Free Kicks: 3
• Parma Free Kicks: 2

Current Standings

Torino’s victory elevates them to 30 points (8 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses), placing them in the 15th position in Serie A. Parma remains in 12th place with 34 points (8 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses). This result provides Torino with a significant nine-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Lineups

Torino Starting XI: Paleari, Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse, Pedersen, Ilkhan, Gineitis, Obrador, Vlasic, Simeone, Adams.

Parma Starting XI: (Lineup not fully detailed in sources)

Referee

Fabio Maresca officiated the match at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Stadium Information

The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, originally known as the Stadio Municipale Benito Mussolini, has a capacity of 28,177 seats. It served as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics and the opening ceremony of the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. Learn more about the stadium.