Torino maintained their perfect pre-season record with a 1-0 victory at Burnley, while Parma were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraklis Salonica as both Serie A sides completed their final summer friendlies ahead of the forthcoming campaign.
Granata Edge Past Relegated English Side
Ignazio Abate’s Torino secured their third consecutive single-goal success of the summer with a hard-fought win at Turf Moor. The decisive moment arrived in the 18th minute when winger Njie burst into the penalty area and squared for Dembélé to tap home the only goal of the game.
The visitors withstood early pressure from Burnley, who dropped into the Championship following relegation from the Premier League last season, to preserve their defensive record. Abate handed valuable minutes to several new signings as he continues shaping his squad ahead of the Serie A opener. The result marks Torino’s third successive 1-0 friendly victory, indicating a pattern of tight defensive displays under the former Milan defender.
Crociati Stalemated by Mazzarri’s Men
Carlos Cuesta’s Parma could only manage a 1-1 draw against Walter Mazzarri’s Iraklis Salonica in their fourth pre-season outing. The match remained goalless during a quiet first half, but the Greek visitors broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark when Koljic found the net.
Parma restored parity in the 75th minute through substitute Mikolajewski, who held off a defender to finish low across the goal after receiving Kouda’s through ball. The hosts pressed for a late winner but were unable to break down the organised Greek defence, leaving Cuesta with further work to do on his attacking combinations.
Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, reportedly attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, was named among the substitutes as Cuesta evaluates his options between the posts ahead of the competitive season.
Season Readiness
With their friendly programmes now concluded, both clubs will shift focus to their opening Serie A fixtures. Torino will approach the start of the campaign with momentum after three victories without conceding, while Parma seek to translate their pre-season minutes into cohesive competitive performances.