Parma beat Torino 2-1 for Cuesta's first Serie A win

Parma ended a difficult start to the Serie A season by beating Torino 2-1 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Monday, securing their first league victory under coach Carlos Cuesta. Mateo Pellegrino scored from the penalty spot in the 36th minute and later headed home the winner as Parma came from behind to take all three points.

The match was a contest between two sides that had struggled for goals early in the campaign. Pellegrino opened the scoring before halftime with a spot-kick that put the hosts ahead. Early in the second half Parma had a goal ruled out for offside, and three minutes later Cyril Ngonge drew Torino level with a long-range strike that flew into the top corner. Parma regained the lead when Emanuele Valeri whipped in a corner and Pellegrino rose to head the ball into the net with 18 minutes remaining.

Torino controlled much of the possession at times but were unable to convert dominance into a match-winning opportunity. The visitors pressed late in search of an equaliser but Parma held on to claim the victory.

The result follows midweek cup wins for both clubs, with Parma advancing past Spezia on penalties and Torino defeating Pisa 1-0 to reach the Coppa Italia...