In a thrilling Serie A Derby della Mole, Torino managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Juventus, with Dusan Vlahovic’s brace for the visitors ultimately not enough to secure a win. The highly anticipated match kicked off an hour later than scheduled due to altercations between fan groups.
Torino displayed resilience, fighting back from a two-goal deficit to earn a point at home against their city rivals. The drama unfolded as Cesare Casadei and Ché Adams found the net for Torino, cancelling out Vlahovic’s earlier strikes.
The game was delayed following clashes between Juventus and Torino ultras in the afternoon, which led to a Juventus fan being hospitalized in critical condition. These incidents prompted threats of pitch invasion, causing authorities to delay the start. Eventually, the match proceeded, but Juventus supporters departed the stadium, leaving their designated section empty.
Despite Torino’s early pressure and corner kicks, it was Juventus who broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. Dusan Vlahovic received a precise pass from Khephren Thuram, controlled the ball in the box, and fired a shot into the far corner. Vlahovic later missed a chance to double the lead from a Pierre Kalulu cross.
In the second half, Manuel Locatelli came close to extending Juventus’s advantage. Shortly after, Vlahovic scored his second goal, finishing a swift counter-attack initiated by Francisco Conceição, beating Torino’s goalkeeper Alberto Paleari with a first-time strike.
Torino’s coach, Roberto D’Aversa, made impactful substitutions that turned the tide. Cesare Casadei halved the deficit with a powerful header from a corner, exploiting slack man-marking. The intensity of the match escalated in the final 20 minutes.
Torino’s substitute Alieu Njie had an opportunity, but his shot was saved. The equalizer came from another corner, where Casadei won an aerial duel, and after his header was saved by Mattia Perin, Ché Adams was quickest to react, scoring on the rebound.
Emil Holm had a late chance for Juventus, but his long-range shot was deflected over the crossbar by Paleari.
This draw concluded Juventus’s season in sixth place with 69 points. Inter, Napoli, Roma, and Como secured Champions League qualification.
