Monza knocked Torino out of the Coppa Italia with a 1-0 win in the Round of 32 on 1 September 2026. The visitors held firm despite an hour of pressure and secured progression thanks to D. Mota's 45+3rd minute goal. Torino had dominated possession but could not find the net, while Monza were clinical with their one real opportunity of the half.
And here's the thing — the decisive moment came just before the break. Mota's strike caught Torino's defence unmarked and gave Monza the advantage they needed. The hosts pushed forward after the interval but their attacks lacked the cutting edge that had been missing all evening. By then the pressure was mounting, and Monza's defence weathered the storm.
Monza started brightly in the second half and Torino had to turn to the kids to change the dynamic. Five substitutions came in quick succession between the 56th and 76th minutes as both managers tried to find a winner. Oristanio, Luongo, Robinson and Ismajli all entered the fray, but the game settled into a cautious rhythm. A yellow card for M. Folorunsho in the 80th minute reflected Torino's growing frustration.
The statistics tell a stark story. Torino controlled 54 per cent of possession and registered 98 attacks, yet they managed zero shots on target from 11 attempts inside the penalty area. Their expected goals figure of 1.07 meant nothing at the final whistle. Monza, with less possession, were more dangerous — 1.91 expected goals and three big chances created against Torino's two.
This result ended Torino's run of three straight defeats. They had lost 1-2 to Sassuolo and 1-2 to Milan in their two most recent outings, and this cup exit adds to a difficult start to the season. Monza's away record has been mixed — they fell 1-4 to Inter and lost 2-3 to Udinese — but they found what they needed on the day.
The scoreline leaves Monza in the next round. Torino's campaign is over, and the gap between their statistical dominance and the actual result speaks for itself. Sometimes a match comes down to three or four moments, and this one belonged to D. Mota in the 45+3rd minute.
