Torino boss Walter Mazzarri hailed his players after their 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Duvan Zapata struck twice for Atalanta, but an Armando Izzo proved the winner on the day.

“My players gave their soul and in the circumstances, it almost seemed as if Atalanta were more exhausted than we were," said Mazzarri.

“We could've had more, but made the wrong decision in the final third. We were up against Atalanta, one of the strongest teams in the division, so I can only praise my players for achieving something exceptional.

“Perhaps it is one of the best victories in my time here. The only real banana skin we slipped on was with Wolves, but otherwise these lads are doing remarkable things for seven-eight months.

“Let's not forget, we were missing five first choice players tonight, hardly bit-part players. It is a united group with a strong organisation. Andrea Belotti fought like a lion.

“Andrea Baselli is starting to refine his foot and get the passes precise, especially with free kicks. Atalanta had fresh legs and the Toro heart was rewarded this evening."