Guillermo Maripán’s dramatic 94th-minute strike secured a 2-2 draw for Torino against Fiorentina in a thrilling Serie A encounter on Saturday night.
The late goal ensured Torino salvaged a point after a tense battle in the 24th round of the Italian top flight.
Torino started the match strongly, taking the lead in the 26th minute through Cesare Casadei.
The midfielder’s composed finish put the visitors ahead, and they maintained pressure on Fiorentina throughout the first half, looking to extend their advantage.
Fiorentina, however, came out with renewed energy after the break. Manor Solomon equalized in the 51st minute with a well-placed shot, and just six minutes later, Moise Kean turned the game around, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead that looked like it might hold until the final whistle.
As the game entered its closing moments, Torino fought desperately to avoid defeat. Maripán rose highest in the 94th minute to nod home a crucial header, sending the away fans into jubilation and rescuing a hard-earned point for his side.
Torino were without defender Ardian Ismajli due to injury, yet they remain in 13th place with 27 points.
Fiorentina, struggling for survival, is 18th with 18 points, leaving them to regroup quickly as the relegation battle intensifies.
