Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.


0.00
Fiorentina start the match!
2.49
Felipe Gonzalez barges into Wayne Crooks. The referee brings Felipe Gonzalez to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Crooks runs off the knock.
3.15
Nuno Alves brings the ball forward. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.05
Jaap Van Den Herik runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaap Van Den Herik lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Jason Cort's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.01
It's a corner kick. Alex Colonnello loops the ball in to towards the near post. Wayne Crooks rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.50
Pierre G. Colombo barges into Kelvin Ince. Pierre G. Colombo is shown the yellow card! Kelvin Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.45
Alex Colonnello plays the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Gonzalez.
12.34
Nuno Alves makes a simple pass to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Fernandez but he's offside!
14.17
Nuno Alves makes a run forward as Rui Antunes takes the throw-in. Nuno Alves skillfully chests the ball down. Nuno Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niccolo Young manages to gather it.
16.17
Jason Cort flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Agliardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Agliardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Lima. Seeing a gap ahead, Filipe Lima plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Agliardi who has made a great run into the box. Gianfranco Agliardi takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.04
Callum Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Marco Dal Moro who takes it down. Marco Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.14
Damien Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.23
Jaap Van Den Herik controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.04
Kelvin Ince knocks the ball forward to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.27
Pascal Frieser runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Frieser finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.41
Jaap Van Den Herik kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Gonzalez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Torino get the second half underway!
47.05
Julian Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Callum Glass controls it well on his chest. Callum Glass threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
49.07
Carlo Ambrosetti catches Alex Colonnello on the ankles. Carlo Ambrosetti is given a warning by the referee! Alex Colonnello runs off the knock.
54.51
Pierre G. Colombo knocks the ball forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima shoots from long range but it flies wide!
61.09
Callum Glass hits a low pass to Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik threads the ball through to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Achille Vasari!
65.27
Kelvin Ince clumsily knocks into Felipe Gonzalez. The referee calls over Kelvin Ince and warns him to calm down! Felipe Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.39
Pierre G. Colombo runs forward with the ball. Pierre G. Colombo brings the ball forward. Pierre G. Colombo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Antunes. Rui Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
69.42
With a delightful solo run, Alex Colonnello stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Colonnello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Cort.
72.38
Garry Bremner surges forward with the ball. Garry Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Achille Vasari.
78.49
Rui Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Fernandez comfortably collects the pass. Sylvain Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.27
Pascal Frieser clumsily knocks into Wayne Crooks. Pascal Frieser is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Crooks runs off the knock.
81.14
Damien Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Colonnello. Alex Colonnello lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.12
Callum Glass flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Del Sol collects the pass. Rafael Del Sol shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Achille Vasari!
85.02
Filipe Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Carlo Ambrosetti. Carlo Ambrosetti beats his man to it with a header. Niccolo Young punches it away to safety.
89.29
Callum Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Glass shoots from 25 yards but Achille Vasari reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
Damien Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol makes a deft header. Achille Vasari gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.5555555555556 vs 34.4444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 43.33%, Away team third: 26.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Plowright of Torino

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
3. Garry Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Callum Glass (DEF)
8
5. Wayne Crooks (DEF)
6
7
7
10. Marco Dal Moro (ATT)
7
11. Kelvin Ince (ATT)
6

0
13. Tiago Rego (MID)
0
14. Stefano Sier (ATT)
0

5
4. Jason Cort (DEF)
6
6. Nuno Alves (MID)
6
7. Rui Antunes (MID)
6
10. Pascal Frieser (ATT)
6
11. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6

12. Nenad Laget (GK)
0
13. Mariano Longo (GK)
0
14. David Francke (MID)
0