Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Juventus in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
Torino kick off!
10.34
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré sees Cedric Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Tanghe tries a spectacular long range effort. Cedric Tanghe scores for Juventus!!
16.47
With great vision, Eric Kohler plays the ball forward to Ibrahima Ali Sangaré. Ibrahima Ali Sangaré changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ibrahima Ali Sangaré lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Paolo Maclean catches Cedric Tanghe on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
16.47
The referee points to the spot..
17.34
Cedric Tanghe takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
26.27
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Zanoncelli collects the pass. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tore Andre Soltvedt punches it away to safety.
27.12
Alonso Quintero sees Martin Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer heads the ball goalwards but Enzo Gabriel Taffarel is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
28.58
Eric Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Thatcher deftly passes the ball to Cesare Antonellini, releasing him through on goal. Paolo Maclean hacks Cesare Antonellini from behind! Cesare Antonellini appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
30.42
Felipe Fernandez advances with the ball. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tore Andre Soltvedt who gathers it comfortably.
32.19
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Tore Andre Soltvedt. What a save!
36.28
Pierre G. Pagliarini hits a low pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chance Robinson.
38.11
Paolo Maclean makes a probing pass to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero makes a simple pass to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro runs straight at the defence! Marco Dal Moro shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
40.18
Felipe Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
42.56
With vision, Cedric Tanghe plays the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher shoots from distance. Tore Andre Soltvedt easily gets down and covers it.
44.02
Edmundo Mendez plays the ball forward to Maurizio Totti. Maurizio Totti makes a probing pass to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Tore Andre Soltvedt!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino have changed their lineup with Lomano Clarke replacing Chance Robinson. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Juventus kick off the second half!
51.13
Damien Plowright hacks Robbie Thatcher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Thatcher runs off the knock.
54.07
Eric Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Pagliarini collects the pass. Pierre G. Pagliarini sees Cedric Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Tanghe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.25
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Zanoncelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oberdan Zanoncelli shoots from outside the area. Tore Andre Soltvedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.59
Cesare Antonellini hacks Edmundo Mendez from behind! Cesare Antonellini is warned by the referee! Edmundo Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.13
Showing composure, Maurizio Totti plays the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer heads the ball goalwards. Enzo Gabriel Taffarel effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.45
Paolo Maclean lofts the ball long. Nigel Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.29
Eric Kohler hacks Alonso Quintero from behind! The referee calls over Eric Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Alonso Quintero runs off the knock.
72.26
Pierre G. Pagliarini flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Maclean.
73.32
Damien Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. With a superhuman jump, Marco Dal Moro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
75.37
Alonso Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
78.21
Robbie Thatcher threads the ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tore Andre Soltvedt who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Robbie Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe makes a simple pass, allowing Oberdan Zanoncelli to run into the box. Some good footwork from Oberdan Zanoncelli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tore Andre Soltvedt with no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
85.34
Paolo Maclean knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Mendez. Edmundo Mendez laces a through ball forward to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.20
Maurizio Totti catches Wagneau Bourgois on the ankles. Maurizio Totti is shown the yellow card! Wagneau Bourgois stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez sees Cedric Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tore Andre Soltvedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
31%
45.2%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oberdan Zanoncelli of Juventus