Pellegrino Brace Gives Parma First Serie A Win Under Cuesta Over Torino
Cuesta credits unity, bravery, hard work for a 2-1 home lift.
Overview
- Mateo Pellegrino converted a 36th-minute penalty and later headed the winner to secure the points at the Tardini.
- Cyril Ngonge leveled in the 50th minute with a long-range strike created by Saul Coco.
- The decisive goal came from an Emanuele Valeri corner with about 18 minutes to play after an earlier Pellegrino effort was ruled offside.
- The result delivered Carlos Cuesta's first Serie A victory as Parma coach and lifted the club to 14th, with Torino 15th.
- Cuesta praised unity, bravery and hard work in his post-match remarks and dedicated the win to his wife.