Juventus Draws 1-1 with Torino in Derby della Mole
Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw by Torino in a tense Derby della Mole, as Kenan Yildiz's early goal was canceled out by Nikola Vlasic's equalizer.
The latest chapter of the Derby della Mole ended in a 1-1 draw as Juventus faced off against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. This result marked Juventus' twelfth draw of the Serie A season, a growing trend that raises concerns for the Bianconeri.
The match started with immediate tension. In the second minute, a confrontation erupted between Juventus players and Torino’s coaching staff, highlighting the derby's fiery atmosphere. Despite the early commotion, Juventus took control and scored the opener in the 8th minute. Kenan Yildiz showcased exceptional skill, dribbling past a defender and unleashing a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box that found the back of the net.
Torino gradually grew into the game, pressing Juventus in search of an equalizer. Their efforts paid off in first-half stoppage time when Nikola Vlasic latched onto a counter-attack, firing a superb left-footed strike to beat Wojciech Szczesny. The teams entered the break tied at 1-1.
After halftime, Torino started brightly, putting pressure on Juventus' defense. However, Juventus regained composure and began to dominate possession. They created several opportunities, but Torino's goalkeeper, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, delivered a standout performance, making key saves to keep his team in the game.
A dramatic moment unfolded early in the second half when a sideline altercation resulted in both managers, Thiago Motta and Paolo Vanoli, being sent off. The dismissals left both teams to navigate the remainder of the match without their head coaches on the touchline.
As the clock ticked down, both sides pushed for a winner. Juventus had a late chance through Federico Chiesa, but his effort went wide. Torino also threatened in stoppage time but couldn’t find a way past Szczesny.
The draw leaves Juventus in fifth place with 33 points, while Torino moves to eleventh with 22 points. Juventus' inability to convert draws into victories continues to hinder their push for a top-four finish, while Torino showed resilience in maintaining their mid-table position.