Che Adams' late strike secured a vital 1-0 away victory for Torino against relegation-threatened Pisa in a tense Serie A encounter.
Torino secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against struggling Pisa on April 5, 2026. Che Adams emerged as the hero, drilling home the decisive goal in the 80th minute.
The match at Arena Garibaldi pitted a desperate Pisa, languishing in 19th position, against a Torino side seeking to pull clear of the bottom half. Both teams were eager for points to improve their respective Serie A campaigns. Pisa’s recent form showed only two wins all season.
The game began as a tight affair, typical of a relegation-zone battle. Both teams adopted cautious approaches in the early stages. The midfield battle dominated much of the opening quarter, limiting clear-cut opportunities.
The first notable event arrived in the 14th minute. Pisa’s midfielder Michel Aebischer received a yellow card for a handball offense. This indicated the disciplined yet tense nature of the encounter.
Despite the early booking, neither side created significant chances before the break. Torino registered more shots but failed to seriously test Pisa’s goalkeeper. Pisa struggled to break through Torino's organized defense.
The half-time whistle blew with the score still level at 0-0. Both managers likely emphasized precision in attack and maintaining defensive shape. The second half promised a more open and direct approach from both teams.
The second half saw increased urgency, particularly from Torino. They pushed higher up the pitch, looking to exploit any defensive lapses. Pisa remained defensively organized, trying to hit on the counter-attack.
Substitutions became a factor around the hour mark, aiming to inject fresh energy. Torino introduced Salih Moreo and Hannes Meister in the 58th minute. Pisa responded with Matteo Prati and Sandro Kulenovic just four minutes later, seeking to change the rhythm.
The breakthrough finally came in the 80th minute. Marcus Pedersen delivered a well-weighted assist into the box from the right flank. Che Adams met it with precision, firing past the Pisa keeper for the only goal of the game.
Pisa pressed for an equalizer in the dying minutes, making further changes, including the introduction of Juan Cuadrado. However, Torino's defense held firm under pressure. They expertly saw out the remainder of the match.
The statistics reflected Torino’s offensive superiority. They posted an expected goals (xG) of 1.84 compared to Pisa’s 0.27. Torino also had 13 total shots to Pisa’s 7, with 2 on target for the visitors versus 1 for the home side. Ball possession was evenly split at 50% each, indicating a midfield stalemate.
