Verona, Italy – [Date] – A dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from Eljif Elmas rescued Torino in a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona, but the real story was the home side’s wasted opportunities in a match that could have secured crucial points in their Serie A survival battle.
Elmas to the Rescue in Final Moments
Torino looked destined for a disappointing defeat after Sergej Milinković-Savić’s first-half strike gave Verona the lead. But in the 93rd minute, North Macedonian midfielder Eljif Elmas pounced on a loose ball in the box, firing home to salvage a point for Ivan Jurić’s side.
The goal sparked wild celebrations among Torino’s traveling fans, but the late drama couldn’t mask Verona’s frustration after dominating large stretches of the game.
Verona’s Missed Chances Prove Costly
Despite taking the lead through Milinković-Savić’s composed finish, Verona failed to kill the game with multiple clear-cut opportunities:
- Tijjani Noslin hit the post in the second half.
- Darko Lazović wasted a golden one-on-one chance.
- Thomas Henry headed wide from close range late on.
“We had the game in our hands,” said Verona manager Marco Baroni. “When you don’t take your chances, you leave the door open. Torino punished us.”
Torino’s Resilience vs. Verona’s Regret
While Torino showed character to fight back, their performance raised questions about their consistency in the race for European qualification.
For Verona, the draw feels like two points dropped in their battle to avoid relegation. They remain just above the drop zone, with every missed opportunity proving costly in the tight Serie A survival scrap.
Key Takeaways
✅ Elmas delivers another clutch moment for Torino.
❌ Verona’s wastefulness in front of goal could haunt them.
⚖️ Relegation battle tightens as Verona fail to capitalize.
What’s Next?
- Torino will look to build momentum ahead of a tough fixture against AC Milan.
- Verona must regroup quickly, with a six-pointer against Frosinone looming.
FT: Hellas Verona 1-1 Torino
(Milinković-Savić 36’ – Elmas 90+3’)
