Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Palermo. A crowd of 11,473 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.
0.00
Torino start the match!
4.22
Vittorio Paris kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg edges inside the box! Demetrio Servidei clumsily knocks into Wes Clegg. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.41
Amedeo Caini barges into Lennart Döring. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Döring runs off the knock.
18.03
Wes Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Raimond Splinter who takes it down. Raimond Splinter makes a probing pass between the defence to Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.12
Amedeo Fabris sees a break and surges forward. Amedeo Fabris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.59
Demetrio Servidei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza plays a scrappy one-two with Donato Baldi and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edmundo Gainza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Vittorio Paris chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Palermo kick off!
49.50
Datti Mohamed Benarrivo threads a neat ball through to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Raimond Splinter provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
51.46
Antonino Bellotto flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Gainza who takes it down. Edmundo Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Gil.
53.30
Juan-Carlos Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Paris. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Dominguez and shows him a yellow card! Vittorio Paris stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.31
Lennart Döring decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Döring knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Mendes.
57.19
Mario Mendes breaks forward. Mario Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
66.19
Antonino Danotti threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Benarrivo. Datti Mohamed Benarrivo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.20
Wes Clegg takes a short throw-in bringing Vittorio Paris into play. Vittorio Paris chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Avenet. Jerome Avenet whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Andy Henderson. Excellent save.
72.21
Donato Tresoldi chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.06
Mario Mendes hits a low pass to Vittorio Paris. Vittorio Paris flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Avenet collects the pass. Jerome Avenet makes a probing pass to Wes Clegg but he's offside!
77.47
Antonino Bellotto sees space and advances. Antonino Bellotto lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi powers a header at goal. Alex Sanna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.01
Mario Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Mario Mendes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jerome Avenet. Some silky footwork from Jerome Avenet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Henderson with no chance!! Goal for Torino!
83.23
Datti Mohamed Benarrivo flicks a high ball forward to Wes Clegg who takes it down. Wes Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.27
Antonino Danotti makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Benarrivo. Datti Mohamed Benarrivo makes a probing pass to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.39
Antonino Bellotto gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Ernesto Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Sanna who gathers it comfortably.
87.56
Demetrio Servidei runs forward with the ball. Demetrio Servidei threads a neat ball through to Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Donato Baldi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Sanna!
90.00
Antonino Bellotto flicks a high pass forward. Donato Baldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donato Baldi whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Antonino Danotti blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.1%
47.7%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jerome Avenet of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Sanna (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonino Danotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Mendes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Gianello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Paris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jerome Avenet (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Datti Mohamed Benarrivo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raimond Splinter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Amedeo Caini (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Gian Matteo Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefano Turci (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrio Servidei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amedeo Fabris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonino Bellotto (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Lennart Döring (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Donato Tresoldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan-Carlos Dominguez (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Edmundo Gainza (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Donato Baldi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Velasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giacomo Coco (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Oliveira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Winterburn (ATT) | 0 | |












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