Como Overturn Deficit With 11-Minute Late Blitz at Torino
Como overturned a first-half deficit to secure a 3-1 away victory against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on October 27, 2026. Nico Paz delivered a goal and an assist in the final ten minutes of regulation to spark a late turn of events after Ché Adams had initially put the hosts ahead.
Nico Paz Directs Late Turnaround at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Torino seized the initial advantage in the 24th minute when midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim dispossessed Jacobo Ramón during an attempt to build out from the back. Fitz-Jim squared the ball into the penalty area, allowing Ché Adams to sweep a first-time finish past Robert Sánchez from eight yards out.
Como
clubThe visitors sustained heavy attacking pressure throughout the second half, coming close on 54 minutes when Maxence Caqueret struck the crossbar from a tight angle on the right side of the box. Torino almost doubled their lead shortly after, but Giovanni Simeone saw his towering header tipped onto the crossbar by Sánchez.
Como brought the match level in the 81st minute when Nico Paz whipped a cross to the far post, where Ramón directed a cushioned header past Lucas Perri. Paz then put Como ahead in the 87th minute, arriving into the box to head home an incoming cross from right-back Yan Couto.
Nico Paz
playerDeep into stoppage time, substitute Martin Baturina dispossessed Nikola Vlasic on the edge of the penalty area before driving into the box and finishing with his right boot in the 92nd minute to cap the scoreline.
Match Statistics
| Metric | Torino | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 28% | 72% |
| Total Shots | 11 | 18 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Fouls Committed | 10 | 3 |
Key Match Events
- 24′ Goal: Ché Adams (Torino), assisted by Kian Fitz-Jim
- 72′ Yellow Card: Rafik Belghali (Torino)
- 81′ Goal: Jacobo Ramón (Como), assisted by Nico Paz
- 87′ Goal: Nico Paz (Como), assisted by Yan Couto
- 90+2′ Goal: Martin Baturina (Como)
Early in the first half, Como had penalty appeals turned down after Lucas Da Cunha went down following contact from Daniel Bragança, but neither the match referee nor the video assistant referee deemed the incident worthy of a spot kick.
The result leaves Torino reflecting on a missed opportunity at home as both teams prepare for Matchday 10 fixtures in Serie A.