Match Report
| Torino | Torino |  |  | Perugia | Perugia | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Pearson | Michael Pearson | manager | Collins Dambo | Collins Dambo | |||||||||||||||||
| Alf-Inge Kvarme | A. Kvarme |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Daniel Abegglen | D. Abegglen | |||||||||
| Matteo Flachi | M. Flachi |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Alexandre Reis | A. Reis | |||||||||
| Alf-Inge Halle | A. Halle | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Kevin Johnstone | K. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Damián Aguilera | D. Aguilera |  | 74 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Romero P. Farinos | R. Farinos | |||||||||
| Jonathan Pianu | J. Pianu | | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 75 | | Levin Müller | L. Müller | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Balleri | G. Balleri | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Ljubisa Baiano | L. Baiano | |||||||||
| Marcos Marcelino | M. Marcelino | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 |  | Carlton Walker | C. Walker | |||||||||
| Christian Pizzi | C. Pizzi | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 |  | Fredrik Litmanen | F. Litmanen | |||||||||
| Ade Akinbiyi | A. Akinbiyi |  | 85 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Marcello Alfieri | M. Alfieri | |||||||||
| Alejandro Lambrughi | A. Lambrughi | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Guillermo Caminero | G. Caminero | |||||||||
| Martin Farnerud | M. Farnerud |  | 80 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 |  | Toshio Okamoto | T. Okamoto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Perugia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Torino and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Torino and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Torino get the match underway!
2.03
0-1Fredrik Litmanen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcello Alfieri!
6.43
0-1Matteo Flachi threads the ball through to Guglielmo Balleri. Guglielmo Balleri kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Farnerud. Martin Farnerud shoots from outside the area but Daniel Abegglen is on top of it.
10.43
0-1Alf-Inge Halle makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Balleri. Guglielmo Balleri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Johnstone.
15.29
Marcos Marcelino brings the ball forward. Marcos Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Abegglen had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
20.28
1-1Romero P. Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker threads the ball through to Toshio Okamoto. Toshio Okamoto shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.36
1-1Perugia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.32
1-1Fredrik Litmanen catches Guglielmo Balleri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guglielmo Balleri stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.40
1-1Fredrik Litmanen comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Balleri. Fredrik Litmanen is warned by the referee! Guglielmo Balleri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.52
Marcos Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lambrughi. Alejandro Lambrughi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.07
Romero P. Farinos makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Guillermo Caminero scores for Perugia!!
42.48
Alf-Inge Halle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Balleri. Guglielmo Balleri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Farnerud. Martin Farnerud powers a header at goal but Daniel Abegglen is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia kick off!
55.51
Christian Pizzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Farnerud. Martin Farnerud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Reis.
57.36
Guglielmo Balleri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Lambrughi. Alejandro Lambrughi lofts in a cross ball towards Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Daniel Abegglen easily picks it out of the air!
59.35
Carlton Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.38
Marcos Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.46
Marcos Marcelino clumsily knocks into Carlton Walker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Walker runs off the knock.
66.45
Romero P. Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker makes a simple pass to Toshio Okamoto. Toshio Okamoto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alf-Inge Kvarme who gathers it comfortably.
67.09
Ljubisa Baiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Toshio Okamoto. Toshio Okamoto lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alf-Inge Kvarme easily picks it out of the air!
69.58
Alexandre Reis sees space and advances. Alexandre Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Toshio Okamoto. Toshio Okamoto knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Alf-Inge Kvarme manages to keep it out.
71.48
Christian Pizzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Johnstone.
72.52
Ljubisa Baiano kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.38
Damián Aguilera makes a simple pass to Marcos Marcelino. Marcos Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Farnerud. Martin Farnerud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.32
1-2Carlton Walker comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Marcelino. Carlton Walker is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.35
Guglielmo Balleri chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Farnerud. Martin Farnerud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Marcos Marcelino catches Carlton Walker on the ankles. Marcos Marcelino is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Walker runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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