Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torino and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torino and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off and get the first half underway!
12.34
1-0Hugo Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Alonso Quintero who brings the ball under control. Alonso Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.00
1-0Hugo Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Tim Bakboord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Bakboord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.53
1-0Syd Mendez sees space and advances. Syd Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Jesus. Edgar Jesus connects with a diving header. Tore Andre Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.46
1-0Maurizio Totti kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Padalino.
28.04
Matteo Padalino threads the ball through to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Jesus. Edgar Jesus rushes past Hugo Martinez! Edgar Jesus strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.44
Adel Goma hits a low pass to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio who takes it down. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.28
Syd Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Jesus. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Jesus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.40
Hugo Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Gabriele Soviero reads it well. Nice save!
42.14
From the throw-in, Tim Bakboord picks out Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks the ball with his head. Tore Andre Soltvedt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.46
Alonso Quintero knocks the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez edges inside the box! Martin Guerrero Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
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. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
47.35
2-2Wayne Crooks makes a simple pass to Maurizio Totti. Maurizio Totti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurizio Totti plays a one-two with Francesco G. Di Vicino and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Totti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
48.15
Gaetano Vanoli threads the ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Edgar Jesus. Edgar Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.43
Lomano Clarke sees Alonso Quintero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alonso Quintero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gabriele Soviero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.45
3-2Maurizio Totti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Maurizio Totti passes the ball forward but Francesco G. Di Vicino is offside!
60.24
3-2Torino have made a substitution with Tiago Rego replacing Maurizio Totti .
63.45
Pierpaolo Gianello hacks Francesco G. Di Vicino from behind! The referee calls over Pierpaolo Gianello and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Di Vicino stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.07
Tim Bakboord threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento sees P. Gilberto Del Vecchio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from P. Gilberto Del Vecchio provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Tore Andre Soltvedt!
71.30
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high ball forward to Syd Mendez who takes it down. Syd Mendez passes the ball forward but P. Gilberto Del Vecchio is offside!
72.17
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio takes a short throw-in bringing Pierpaolo Gianello into play. Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Gento who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.03
Wayne Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Alonso Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alonso Quintero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Padalino.
75.31
Syd Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Tore Andre Soltvedt.
77.47
Lomano Clarke makes a simple pass to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriele Soviero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Albrecht Ouindi plays the ball forward to Lomano Clarke. Lomano Clarke decides to run forward with the ball. Lomano Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.51
Stefano Sier threads a neat ball through to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance but Gabriele Soviero reads it well. Good save!
85.31
Alonso Quintero knocks the ball forward to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Tiago Rego receives the ball from a throw-in from Francesco G. Di Vicino. Tiago Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%
Scorers
| Stefano Sier 12, 77 Martin Guerrero Lopez 44 Alonso Quintero 53 | Edgar Jesus 28, 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alonso Quintero of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tore Andre Soltvedt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Martinez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Lomano Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wayne Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francesco G. Di Vicino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Totti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alonso Quintero (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Rafael Del Sol (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stefano Sier (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Edmundo Mendez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nigel Bowyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriele Soviero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matteo Padalino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adel Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaetano Vanoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pierpaolo Gianello (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Jesus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filippo Corsi (GK) | 0 | |