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Torino defeats Udinese 2-1 in Serie A fixture

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By Sporting Telegraph Automated Desk · 2 min read · 13 October 2026

Serie A

Torino

Torino

2

v
Udinese

Udinese

1

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino · 12 October 2026
Torino defeats Udinese 2-1 in Serie A fixture

Torino secured a 2-1 victory over Udinese in a Serie A encounter staged at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The match, which kicked off at 18:45 UTC on October 12, 2026, saw both teams register on the scoresheet, but it was the home side that ultimately emerged triumphant.

The first half was characterized by a period of sustained pressure from Torino, culminating in the opening goal. Daniel Bragança found the back of the net for Torino in the 36th minute, giving his side an important lead as the game approached the interval.

Udinese, however, responded swiftly to the deficit. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp leveled the score for the visitors just seven minutes later, in the 43rd minute. This goal ensured that both teams went into the half-time break on equal footing, with the scoreline poised at 1-1.

Second Half Decisive Moment

Following the restart, both teams pushed for a go-ahead goal. The match remained a competitive affair, with neither side willing to concede easily. Torino eventually broke the deadlock once more, finding a crucial breakthrough in the second half.

Sandro Kulenović scored for Torino in the 67th minute, restoring his team's lead. This goal proved to be the decisive moment of the fixture, as Torino managed to hold onto their advantage for the remainder of the game.

Udinese attempted to find another equalizer as the match entered its final stages. Their efforts, however, were thwarted by a resolute Torino defense. The visiting side also saw a player cautioned late in the game.

Late Game Developments

In the 89th minute, Udinese's Nicolo Bertola received a yellow card. This disciplinary action was one of the final significant events of the match, as the clock wound down. Torino successfully managed the closing minutes, protecting their narrow lead.

The final whistle confirmed Torino's 2-1 win over Udinese. The result marked an important three points for Torino in the Serie A competition. Udinese, despite their efforts and an equalizer in the first half, could not overcome the home side's decisive second-half strike.

Automated report. Facts from the API-Sports live feed for Serie A, Torino 2-1 Udinese, played Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT.

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