Match Report


TorinoTorino     LazioLazio
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore darren Nicholls darren Nicholls
Tore Andre SoltvedtT. Soltvedt79
G
1
G
85Boubacar SoroB. Soro
Albrecht OuindiA. Ouindi71
D
2
D
78Shota de VriesS. de Vries
Paolo MacleanP. Maclean72
D
3
D
80Dmitri ChislenkoD. Chislenko
Lomano ClarkeL. Clarke71
D
4
D
75Albert FloresA. Flores
Wayne CrooksW. Crooks73
D
5captain
M
89Sonny AltafiniS. Altafini
Francesco G. Di VicinoF. Di Vicino78
M
6
M
90Karim PfenningsK. Pfennings
Maurizio TottiM. Totti78
M
7
M
86Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Alonso QuinteroA. Quintero79
M
8
M
93Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Nigel BowyerN. Bowyer78
A
captain9
A
75Kubilay SükürK. Sükür
Marco Dal MoroM. Dal Moro75
A
10
A
77Lucien MettomoL. Mettomo
Martin Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez81
A
11
A
78Andreas SimonssonA. Simonsson
 
Chance RobinsonC. Robinson81
D
12
D
75Hryhoriy SokurovH. Sokurov
Giancarlo BianchessiG. Bianchessi79
M
13
A
74Andreas IsakssonA. Isaksson
Youcef ZeraraY. Zerara78
A
14
M
81Jesper SørensenJ. Sørensen

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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 Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
6.39
Alonso Quintero flicks a high pass forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez who brings the ball under control. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
8.05
Albert Flores makes a high pass forward. Shota de Vries shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Shota de Vries plays the ball forward to Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tore Andre Soltvedt manages to gather it easily.
14.50
Maurizio Totti catches Karim Pfennings on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Karim Pfennings hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.06
Sonny Altafini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Maclean.
20.23
Sonny Altafini flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mettomo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucien Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.34
With great vision, Shota de Vries plays the ball forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.22
Kevin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson plays a scrappy one-two with Kubilay Sükür and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andreas Simonsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.30
Torino have made a substitution with Chance Robinson replacing Lomano Clarke .
33.30
Chance Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Totti. Maurizio Totti passes the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance. Boubacar Soro comfortably gets down and covers it.
38.56
Karim Pfennings knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lucien Mettomo!
44.32
Alonso Quintero makes a probing pass to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head but Boubacar Soro is on top of it.
45.00
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tore Andre Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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. Lazio 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 Lazio get the second half underway!
48.29
Albert Flores threads a neat ball through to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory makes a looping header on goal. Kevin McGrory scores for Lazio!!
55.16
With a delightful solo run, Andreas Simonsson stretches the opposition's defence. Andreas Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet powers a header at goal. It's there!! Tore Andre Soltvedt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.07
Sonny Altafini flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mettomo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chance Robinson.
60.15
Torino have made a substitution with Giancarlo Bianchessi replacing Alonso Quintero .
61.17
Albert Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mettomo controls it well on his chest. Lucien Mettomo shoots from 25 yards. Tore Andre Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.56
Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Sükür who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
67.15
Andreas Simonsson makes a beautiful solo run. Andreas Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo heads the ball goalwards but somehow Tore Andre Soltvedt manages to keep it out.
69.51
Karim Pfennings passes the ball forward to Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. With a superhuman jump, Karim Pfennings connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. 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.
71.45
Giancarlo Bianchessi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Giancarlo Bianchessi decides to run forward with the ball. Giancarlo Bianchessi knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer makes a looping header on goal but Boubacar Soro is on top of his game. Great keeping!
72.14
Without breaking stride, Albert Flores plays the ball forward to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Di Vicino.
73.27
Alpay Izzet receives the ball from a throw-in from Karim Pfennings. Alpay Izzet sees Andreas Simonsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andreas Simonsson finds some space and shoots from distance. Tore Andre Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.55
Giancarlo Bianchessi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer plays a one-two with Marco Dal Moro and advances towards the goal... Nigel Bowyer takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
78.58
Kevin McGrory hacks Paolo Maclean from behind! Kevin McGrory is shown the yellow card! Paolo Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.45
Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.34
Wayne Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Martin Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Boubacar Soro. What a save!
84.31
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tore Andre Soltvedt with no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torino

Lazio
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.1%
63.9%
Play Area
31.9%
48.6%
19.4%

Scorers
Kevin McGrory 20, 48
Andreas Simonsson 27
Lucien Mettomo 39
Alpay Izzet 55, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Lazio

Match Ratings