Che Adams scored a stunning hooked volley for Torino in stoppage time against AC Milan, earning him a goal of the season contender. The 30‑year‑old’s strike came after a free‑kick from Gvidas Gineitis and was his 19th goal in 72 appearances for the club.

Goal details

Adams was named on the bench for the league curtain‑raiser at the Olimpico Grande and was introduced in the 70th minute with Torino trailing 2‑0. AC Milan had opened the scoring with Alphadjo Cissè at 64 minutes and Adrien Rabiot at 67. In stoppage time, Adams curled a first‑time hooked volley from about 12 yards into the top corner, a finish described by former Scotland international Don Hutchinson as a “worldie.” The goal was his 19th for Torino and his 72nd appearance since joining the club in July 2024.

Gineitis linked to Celtic

The free‑kick that set up the goal was delivered by Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic. The striker’s performance has drawn attention from the Scottish club, which is reportedly targeting him for the upcoming transfer window.

Other Serie A highlights

Sassuolo lost 2‑1 to Atalanta, with Josh Doig providing the long throw that led to Cas Odenthal’s 55th‑minute equaliser. Kieron Bowie was subbed on in the 88th minute but missed a chance to score. Napoli, under new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, beat Genoa 2‑0, with late goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Antonio Vergara. Udinese drew 1‑1 with Como, while Bologna’s campaign began at home to Lazio.

Scotland context

Adams earned his 50th cap for Scotland at the World Cup and has 13 international goals. The goal was likely to catch the eye of new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, who will name his maiden squad for Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Switzerland next month.

Final detail

The goal was Adams’s 19th for Torino in 72 appearances since joining the club in July 2024.