Match Report


TorinoTorino     MessinaMessina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose RegoJ. Rego59
G
1
G
59Daniel AntunesD. Antunes
Pierpaolo CastellazziP. Castellazzi71
D
2
D
75Wladimiro RadiceW. Radice
Mario MendesM. Mendes63
D
3captain
D
62Ighli OrlandiniI. Orlandini
Ricardo GilR. Gil61
D
4
D
60Kewullay NappiK. Nappi
Mauricio GianelloM. Gianello56
D
5
D
59Anselmo FerrariA. Ferrari
Vittorio ParisV. Paris70
M
6
M
66Komian KleinK. Klein
Gianfranco MercierG. Mercier63
M
7
M
58Pedro HidalgoP. Hidalgo
Francesco G. CordoneF. Cordone61
M
8
M
56Fabio MarescaF. Maresca
Wes CleggW. Clegg59
M
captain9
M
54Emiliano CrucianiE. Cruciani
Raimond SplinterR. Splinter74
A
10
A
78Evans ZanonE. Zanon
Natale FuscoN. Fusco70
A
11
A
67Franceco Da RoldF. Da Rold
 
Amedeo CainiA. Caini66
A
12
A
66Florian GiandebiaggiF. Giandebiaggi
Vincenzo CarboneV. Carbone65
A
13
A
64Brian BlakeB. Blake
Arnauld VillaA. Villa56
G
14
A
62Paolo TacchiniP. Tacchini

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Messina. A crowd of 12,458 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torino and Messina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benito Myrtaj.


0.00
The first half starts with Messina kicking off!
9.06
Franceco Da Rold darts forward. Franceco Da Rold finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.23
Evans Zanon flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Da Rold who takes it down. Franceco Da Rold kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Zanon but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.53
With great vision, Francesco G. Cordone plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Mercier. Gianfranco Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Fusco. Natale Fusco makes a deft header but somehow Daniel Antunes manages to keep it out.
16.44
Evans Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Da Rold holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Da Rold knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Mendes.
20.53
Gianfranco Mercier flicks a high pass forward to Raimond Splinter who brings the ball under control. Raimond Splinter shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.44
Pedro Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Hidalgo. Pedro Hidalgo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.01
Natale Fusco flicks a high pass forward to Raimond Splinter who brings the ball under control. Raimond Splinter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.55
Franceco Da Rold hacks Mauricio Gianello from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Gianello runs off the knock.
28.28
With a delightful solo run, Gianfranco Mercier stretches the opposition's defence. Gianfranco Mercier hits a low pass to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Anselmo Ferrari!
34.42
Pedro Hidalgo hits a low pass to Evans Zanon. Evans Zanon plays a one-two with Franceco Da Rold and rushes in on goal... Evans Zanon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.38
Pedro Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Evans Zanon. Evans Zanon lofts in a cross ball towards Emiliano Cruciani. Emiliano Cruciani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.31
Gianfranco Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Fusco. Natale Fusco makes a defence splitting pass to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.02
Ighli Orlandini makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli Orlandini deftly passes the ball to Pedro Hidalgo, releasing him through on goal. Pedro Hidalgo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Mario Mendes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
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. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
47.56
Natale Fusco clumsily knocks into Kewullay Nappi. Natale Fusco is shown the yellow card! Kewullay Nappi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.22
Gianfranco Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Natale Fusco collects the pass. Natale Fusco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
49.50
Emiliano Cruciani barges into Vittorio Paris. Emiliano Cruciani is shown the yellow card! Vittorio Paris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.50
Fabio Maresca flicks a high pass forward to Evans Zanon who brings the ball under control. Evans Zanon cuts inside the box! Evans Zanon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Mauricio Gianello. Excellent block.
54.35
Fabio Maresca kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Zanon. Evans Zanon kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Da Rold but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.53
Emiliano Cruciani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Maresca. Fabio Maresca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.30
Emiliano Cruciani sees a break and surges forward. Emiliano Cruciani whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Mario Mendes. That should have been a goal!
63.03
Anselmo Ferrari advances with the ball. Anselmo Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold lofts in a cross ball towards Komian Klein. Komian Klein knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.21
Fabio Maresca flicks a high pass forward to Evans Zanon who brings the ball under control. Evans Zanon whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.18
With great vision, Fabio Maresca plays the ball forward to Emiliano Cruciani. Emiliano Cruciani lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Mauricio Gianello's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.58
Evans Zanon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some awkward footwork from Emiliano Cruciani provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
81.27
Ighli Orlandini makes a probing pass to Pedro Hidalgo. Pedro Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Zanon. Evans Zanon runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Evans Zanon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Francesco G. Cordone makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Mercier. Gianfranco Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Fusco. Natale Fusco finds some space and shoots from distance. Daniel Antunes easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torino

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

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%

Scorers
Pedro Hidalgo 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Hidalgo of Messina

Match Ratings