Sandro Kulenovic continued his prolific pre-season form by converting a decisive penalty as Torino defeated Serie C side Alcione 1-0 in their second friendly of the summer at Pinzolo. The Croatian striker, who scored four goals in the opening friendly last Saturday, came off the bench once again to make the difference from the spot, cementing his status as Torino's standout performer of the pre-season campaign.
The match served as another important fitness test for Ignazio Abate's squad, with several players showing positive signs. Cesare Casadei continued to impress as the most lively presence in midfield, while Matteo Luongo followed up his strong first outing with another encouraging display. On the defensive flank, Cacciamani made his first start on the left side, producing a promising performance.
Gvidas Gineitis also caught the eye in midfield, while the wide attacking positions proved less productive — both Dembélé and Aboukhlal struggled to make an impact on the right flank, though heavy legs from training loads were a contributing factor.
