Wonderkid Antonio’s goal is in vain as Torino knocks Roma out of the Coppa Italia

Roma crashed out of the Coppa Italia on Tuesday when they lost 2-3 at home to Torino despite a goal from 16-year-old prodigy Antonio Arena.

Trailing 1-2 in the last ten minutes, Gian Piero Gasperini decided to bring in the Australian-born striker, who has represented Italy in youth football since last year.

On his debut for Roma, Arena sent the Stadio Olimpico wild as his first touch was an equalizer for the host team.

But Roman’s joy was short-lived as Emirhan Ilkhan scored a 90th-minute winner for Torino.

Earlier, a Che Adams brace either side of a Mario Hermoso attack had given Torino the advantage.

Torino will face Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the next round.

Roma’s elimination exacerbates the recent struggles. The Giallorossi, who briefly took the lead in Serie A after matchday 12, have lost four of their last eight league games and are currently in fifth place.

In the final round of 16 matches, relegation fighters Fiorentina will face European chasing Como on January 27.

Published on January 14, 2026