Match Report
| Torino | Torino |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Dave Bird | Dave Bird | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Max May | M. May |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Guido Palmieri | G. Palmieri | |||||||||
| Alessio Lamacchi | A. Lamacchi | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Lorenzo Sesia | L. Sesia | |||||||||
| Cristián Jara | C. Jara |  | 85 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Piero Possanzini | P. Possanzini | |||||||||
| Tomas Pinheiro | T. Pinheiro |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Shabani Martel | S. Martel | |||||||||
| Dinu Savu | D. Savu |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Ruggiero Fumai | R. Fumai | |||||||||
| Jani Fonselius | J. Fonselius |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Roberto Alonso | R. Alonso | |||||||||
| Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Elvis Scotti | E. Scotti | |||||||||
| Evans Marchegiani | E. Marchegiani | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Guglielmo Belardi | G. Belardi | |||||||||
| Abdoulaye Kalou | A. Kalou |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 82 | | Richard Carter | R. Carter | |||||||||
| Leandro Graz | L. Graz |  | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Rafael Fonseca | R. Fonseca | |||||||||
| P. Gilberto De Vezze | P. De Vezze | | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Fabian Natale Scarlato | F. Scarlato | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,847 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Torino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Torino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Elvis Scotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Carter. Richard Carter directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Max May manages to keep it out.
6.49
0-0Tomas Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Dinu Savu. Dinu Savu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.16
Alessio Lamacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Jani Fonselius. Jani Fonselius makes a simple pass to Abdoulaye Kalou. Abdoulaye Kalou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.06
Shabani Martel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Belardi. Guglielmo Belardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max May who gathers it comfortably.
14.17
0-0Cristián Jara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jani Fonselius. Jani Fonselius knocks the ball forward to Abdoulaye Kalou. Abdoulaye Kalou goes all the way! Abdoulaye Kalou tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.18
0-1Elvis Scotti chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Carter. Richard Carter whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Max May had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
18.12
Kasper Laudrup knocks the ball forward to Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guido Palmieri who gathers it comfortably.
20.59
Elvis Scotti brings the ball forward. Elvis Scotti makes a probing pass to Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Max May has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.58
Elvis Scotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Carter. Richard Carter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.59
Kasper Laudrup controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Guido Palmieri had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
34.13
1-2Alessio Lamacchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Dinu Savu. Dinu Savu chips the ball to his team mate, Abdoulaye Kalou. Abdoulaye Kalou kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto De Vezze but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.55
1-2Piero Possanzini barges into Abdoulaye Kalou. Piero Possanzini is given a warning by the referee! Abdoulaye Kalou runs off the knock.
38.07
Alessio Lamacchi makes a probing pass to Evans Marchegiani. Evans Marchegiani passes the ball forward to Abdoulaye Kalou. Abdoulaye Kalou shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.15
Roberto Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Carter. Richard Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
40.35
Tomas Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jani Fonselius. Jani Fonselius makes a simple pass to Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guido Palmieri who gathers it comfortably.
44.43
Guglielmo Belardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Carter. Richard Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Torino kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Alessio Lamacchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dinu Savu. Dinu Savu flicks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz makes a probing pass to Abdoulaye Kalou but he's offside!
49.38
Tomas Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jani Fonselius. Jani Fonselius threads the ball through to Abdoulaye Kalou. Abdoulaye Kalou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.48
Kasper Laudrup chips the ball to his team mate, Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.45
P. Gilberto De Vezze catches Lorenzo Sesia on the ankles. The referee calls over P. Gilberto De Vezze and warns him to calm down! Lorenzo Sesia runs off the knock.
54.50
Cristián Jara threads the ball through to Jani Fonselius. Jani Fonselius sees space and advances. Jani Fonselius makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for P. Gilberto De Vezze!
57.13
Evans Marchegiani makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze shoots from outside the area but Guido Palmieri is on top of it.
65.52
Alessio Lamacchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup knocks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Graz. Leandro Graz knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.34
Shabani Martel takes it forward alone. Shabani Martel makes a probing pass to Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.51
Tomas Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Dinu Savu. Dinu Savu makes a beautiful solo run. Dinu Savu lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.47
Piero Possanzini knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Belardi. Guglielmo Belardi makes a simple pass to Richard Carter. Richard Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max May who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
Roberto Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Carter. Richard Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Max May manages to gather it comfortably.
81.13
Guglielmo Belardi decides to run forward with the ball. Guglielmo Belardi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fabian Natale Scarlato scores for Empoli!!
84.08
Guglielmo Belardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Scarlato. Fabian Natale Scarlato whips in a cross ball towards Richard Carter. Richard Carter directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.34
Cristián Jara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto De Vezze. P. Gilberto De Vezze plays a perfect one-two with Abdoulaye Kalou and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto De Vezze takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
5-3Empoli are easily keeping Torino at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
| P. Gilberto De Vezze 31, 55, 66, 76, 87 | Fabian Natale Scarlato 15, 81 Rafael Fonseca 21 |