Simeone ends huge goal drought in Torino's surprise win over Roma

MILAN (AP) — Argentinian forward Giovanni Simeone scored his first Serie A goal in more than a year to help Torino to a surprise 1-0 win at Roma on Sunday.

It was Torino's first win of the season under new coach Marco Baroni and Roma's first loss after two 1-0 victories in Gian Piero Gasperini's first two matches in charge.

Simeone — the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone — joined Torino from Italian champion Napoli last month. And he opened his account in stunning fashion in the 59th minute, starting and finishing the move.

The 30-year-old got past his marker to spark a counter and then played a one-two with Cyril Ngonge, getting on the return pass to curl a magnificent strike into the top-right corner.

Simeone last scored in the Italian league in August 2024.

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