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 Empoli. A crowd of 7,678 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
0-0Giampiero Vasari knocks the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Graffiedi.
4.30
0-1Achille Pedone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Guido Sgrò had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
12.15
0-1Fatik Lindenbergh kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.53
0-1Roberto Valente passes the ball forward to Fatik Lindenbergh. Fatik Lindenbergh makes a simple pass to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.42
Umberto Guardalben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fatik Lindenbergh. Fatik Lindenbergh makes a simple pass to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
24.56
Elvis Rossi kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Lambrughi. Pierluigi Lambrughi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.30
Eduardo Nunes passes the ball forward to Nicolas Oswald. Nicolas Oswald shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Guido Sgrò manages to gather it comfortably.
27.42
Giampiero Vasari knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi shoots from 20 yards but somehow Leonardo Graffiedi manages to keep it out.
28.33
Fatik Lindenbergh makes a simple pass to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira goes all the way! Frederico Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Leonardo Graffiedi manages to gather it comfortably.
34.15
Pierluigi Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.15
Pierluigi Lambrughi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Leonardo Graffiedi manages to keep it out.
39.57
Fatik Lindenbergh makes a probing pass to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira goes all the way! Frederico Teixeira takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.33
Gaetano Coppola sees a break and surges forward. Gaetano Coppola shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Fatik Lindenbergh passes the ball forward to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
48.43
Ruggero Baiano advances with the ball. Ruggero Baiano makes a simple pass to Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino knocks in a cross ball towards Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.21
Ruggero Baiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino whips in a cross ball towards Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
54.18
Elvis Rossi chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Vasari. Giampiero Vasari kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.08
Diaw Gregori threads the ball through to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
Elvis Rossi kicks a strong pass forward to Fatik Lindenbergh. Fatik Lindenbergh kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Teixeira!
67.55
1-2Pierluigi Lambrughi hacks Sebastiano Lotti from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiano Lotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.16
Elvis Rossi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Lambrughi. Pierluigi Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuele Orlandini.
73.38
Giampiero Vasari passes the ball forward to Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.39
Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Oswald. Nicolas Oswald shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
87.26
Samuele Orlandini advances with the ball. Samuele Orlandini threads the ball through to Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Guido Sgrò easily smothers it!
89.16
Diaw Gregori makes a beautiful solo run. Diaw Gregori lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Tarozzi. Demetrio Tarozzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Demetrio Tarozzi scores for Torino!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
19.5%
46.3%
34.1%
Scorers
| Frederico Teixeira 60 Demetrio Tarozzi 89 | Achille Pagano 4, 48 |