Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,458 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Da Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Da Costa.
0.00
Fiorentina kick off and get the first half underway!
6.33
Michelangelo Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruggero Turrini whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
15.49
Jimmy Palladini chips the ball to his team mate, Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio makes a probing pass to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luigi Imbriani.
16.11
With imagination, Jimmy Palladini laces a through ball forward to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
18.56
Ruggero Turrini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruggero Turrini makes a pass forward but Arnauld Bosi makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
20.14
Stephen Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Ruotolo collects the pass. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.14
Stefan Foglio makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Testini. Gianmatteo Testini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni skips past Carmelo Porro! Carmelo Porro catches Alessio Apolloni on the ankles. Alessio Apolloni appeals for a penalty! Given!!
21.14
The referee points to the spot..
22.24
Bakary Spengler steps up. He curls the ball inside the right post - goal!!
27.05
Michele Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Francesco Bravo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.06
Corner kick to Fiorentina. Gianluca Belardi chips it out wide. Mauro Ruotolo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.40
Ruggero Turrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc-Vivien Antunes.
45.00
Ruggero Turrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles 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 second half starts with Torino kicking off!
48.03
Showing composure, Gialuca Lambertini laces a through ball forward to Gianmatteo Testini. Gianmatteo Testini chips the ball to his team mate, Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Leone. Enzo Leone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.02
Manuele Gilardino threads the ball through to Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carmine Cassano who gathers it comfortably.
57.15
Gianmatteo Testini sees Enzo Leone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Leone plays a scrappy one-two with Alessio Apolloni and advances towards the goal... Michelangelo Fortin catches Enzo Leone on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
59.39
Carmelo Porro takes it forward alone. Carmelo Porro makes a beautiful solo run. Carmelo Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.48
Michelangelo Fortin barges into Enzo Leone. The referee warns Michelangelo Fortin to calm down! Enzo Leone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Jimmy Palladini chips the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence rushes past Marc-Vivien Antunes! Harvey Lawrence side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
73.21
Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Ruotolo collects the pass. Mauro Ruotolo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
77.29
Michele Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.19
Carmelo Porro threads the ball through to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio makes a simple pass to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.11
Enzo Leone hacks Carmelo Porro from behind! The referee calls over Enzo Leone and shows him a yellow card! Carmelo Porro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers
| Bakary Spengler 22 (p) | Harvey Lawrence 6, 81 Arnauld Bosi 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Lawrence of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francesco Bravo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luigi Imbriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc-Vivien Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Foglio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gialuca Lambertini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nunzio Bonomi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianmatteo Testini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Spengler (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Manuele Gilardino (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enzo Leone (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Alessio Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sergio Brivio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giovanni Tarana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giorgio Cucciari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carmine Cassano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Palladini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michelangelo Fortin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carmelo Porro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gianluca Belardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruggero Turrini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Michele Di Canio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arnauld Bosi (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Harvey Lawrence (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Mauro Ruotolo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Anthony Laslandes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giovanni M. Vergassola (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wladimiro Cammarata (DEF) | 0 | |








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