Torino recorded successive away victories for the first time since September 2017 as they beat Genoa 1-0 on Saturday evening.
Andrea Belotti failed to recover from injury, so Walter Mazzarri lined up with a striker less formation, with Alex Berenguer playing as a 'false nine'.
Toro had a good chance to take the lead, but Cristian Ansaldi could not got his effort on target at the far post against his former team.
Genoa were much improved after the break, and were unlucky to see Kevin Agudelo's effort hit the bar after an excellent run. The home side then hit the post moments later, this time through striker Andrea Favilli.
With less than fifteen minutes remaining, Genoa were made to pay for those missed chances as Toro took the lead thanks to a magnificent header from Brazilian defender Bremer.
Simone Verdi almost scored his first since re-joining the club, but his long range effort was tipped over the bar Ionut Radu.
Substitute Simone Edera was dismissed in injury time after picking up two yellow cards, but the Granata held on for a vital victory.
Forza Toro
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