Match Report
| Torino | Torino |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Jay Livermore | Jay Livermore | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Young | N. Young |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Ighli Zini | I. Zini | |||||||||
| Albrecht Ouindi | A. Ouindi |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet | |||||||||
| Garry Bremner | G. Bremner |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Youssef Elhamdaoui | Y. Elhamdaoui | |||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 | | Gianluigi Bonazzoli | G. Bonazzoli | |||||||||
| Wayne Crooks | W. Crooks | | 71 | D | | 5 | | D | 71 | | Aldo Pinna | A. Pinna | |||||||||
| Ernesto Gomez | E. Gomez |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Corentin Pamarot | C. Pamarot | |||||||||
| Maurizio Totti | M. Totti | | 77 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 79 | | Leonardo Ramirez | L. Ramirez | |||||||
| Jaap Van Den Herik | J. Van Den Herik |  | 70 | M | | 8 | | A | 78 |  | Patrick Wieler | P. Wieler | |||||||||
| Nigel Bowyer | N. Bowyer | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Luigi Lotti | L. Lotti | |||||||||
| Marco Dal Moro | M. Dal Moro | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Antonio Jardim | A. Jardim | |||||||||
| Stefano Sier | S. Sier | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Ismael Ayaz | I. Ayaz | |||||||||
| Edmundo Mendez | E. Mendez | | 71 | D | | 12 | | M | 76 | | Jacob Winterburn | J. Winterburn | |||||||||
| David Sousa | D. Sousa | | 75 | M | | 13 | | M | 72 |  | Norio Ono | N. Ono | |||||||||
| Rafael Del Sol | R. Del Sol | | 69 | A | | 14 | | M | 71 | | Arnauld Siroti | A. Siroti | |||||||||
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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 19,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Torino kicking off!
6.57
0-1Youssef Elhamdaoui hits a low pass to Alpay Izzet. Seeing a gap ahead, Alpay Izzet plays the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim plays a one-two with Leonardo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Antonio Jardim provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Niccolo Young has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.55
0-1Patrick Wieler threads the ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.28
0-1Jaap Van Den Herik clumsily knocks into Leonardo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Ramirez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.26
With intelligent imagination, Nigel Bowyer plays the ball forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ighli Zini who gathers it comfortably.
15.57
0-1Ernesto Gomez takes a short throw-in bringing Maurizio Totti into play. Maurizio Totti flicks a high pass forward to Marco Dal Moro who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Marco Dal Moro plays the ball forward to Stefano Sier who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Stefano Sier provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.29
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.21
Corentin Pamarot hits a low pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Niccolo Young.
28.19
0-1It's a corner kick. Leonardo Ramirez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jaap Van Den Herik chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
30.07
0-1Aldo Pinna sees a break and surges forward. Aldo Pinna sees Antonio Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
33.10
Without breaking stride, Youssef Elhamdaoui plays the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
34.23
Garry Bremner pushes up the pitch. Garry Bremner threads the ball through to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marco Dal Moro provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.03
Ernesto Gomez knocks the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.38
0-1Antonio Jardim catches Jaap Van Den Herik on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Jardim and warns him to calm down! Jaap Van Den Herik stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Gianluigi Bonazzoli barges into Stefano Sier. Gianluigi Bonazzoli is given a warning by the referee! Stefano Sier stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.35
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Gomez who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Gomez threads a neat ball through to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Empoli start the second half!
47.11
Maurizio Totti flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Sier who brings the ball under control. Stefano Sier plays a scrappy one-two with Ernesto Gomez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefano Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.15
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Pamarot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corentin Pamarot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.23
Youssef Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti shoots from 20 yards. Niccolo Young gets down and covers it.
60.36
0-1Torino have made 2 substitutions with David Sousa replacing Jaap Van Den Herik and Rafael Del Sol replacing Marco Dal Moro .
63.38
Leonardo Ramirez sees Patrick Wieler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Wieler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurizio Totti.
69.09
Maurizio Totti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurizio Totti edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Maurizio Totti provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maurizio Totti!
77.46
1-1Maurizio Totti barges into Gianluigi Bonazzoli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluigi Bonazzoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.33
Ernesto Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Bowyer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Del Sol shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.30
Youssef Elhamdaoui runs forward with the ball. Youssef Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.20
2-1Corentin Pamarot passes the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Garry Bremner blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.51
Ernesto Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim collects the pass. Antonio Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Young (GK)
7
2. Albrecht Ouindi (DEF)
6
3. Garry Bremner (DEF)
7
4. Gary Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Wayne Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Ernesto Gomez (MID)
7
7. Maurizio Totti (MID)
9
8. Jaap Van Den Herik (MID)
5
9. Nigel Bowyer (ATT)
7
10. Marco Dal Moro (ATT)
7
11. Stefano Sier (ATT)
6
12. Edmundo Mendez (DEF)
0
13. David Sousa (MID)
6
14. Rafael Del Sol (ATT)
8
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
6
2. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
3. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
7
4. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
5. Aldo Pinna (DEF)
7
6. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
7
7. Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
8
8. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
6
9. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
8
11. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
12. Jacob Winterburn (MID)
0
13. Norio Ono (MID)
0
14. Arnauld Siroti (MID)
0