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 Juventus in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Pecchia.


0.00
Torino kick off the first half!
3.43
Lorenzo Cesari clumsily knocks into Jose Moya. Lorenzo Cesari is shown the yellow card! Jose Moya stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.03
Cesare Toni decides to run forward with the ball. Cesare Toni lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.04
Claudio Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.05
Cesare Toni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.08
Alen Vukoja takes it forward alone. Alen Vukoja knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.03
Claudio Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
30.34
Rodrigo Burgos comes in with a late challenge on Mark Edusei. Rodrigo Burgos is given a warning by the referee! Mark Edusei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.22
Andreas Hamrin passes the ball forward to Claudio Campos. Claudio Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
36.05
Mauro Del Nero clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Burgos. The referee calls over Mauro Del Nero and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Burgos runs off the knock.
38.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.56
Andreas Hamrin advances with the ball. Andreas Hamrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Frank Grant hits a low pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus 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 second half starts with Juventus kicking off!
55.57
Alen Vukoja makes a simple pass to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
57.26
Claudio Campos hacks Julian Wittmann from behind! Claudio Campos is shown the yellow card! Julian Wittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.25
Alen Vukoja knocks the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Haouche. Some good footwork from Ahmed Haouche provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Enzo Bonera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.07
Roberto Tavares catches Siaka Ouattara on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Tavares and warns him to calm down! Siaka Ouattara runs off the knock.
67.42
Sol Hurst threads a neat ball through to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Fletcher.
79.03
Lorenzo Cesari knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Javier Miller as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.01
Corner kick to Torino. Claudio Campos plays it to the near post. Andreas Hamrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.39
Alen Vukoja threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche deftly passes the ball to Jose Moya, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Moya provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Enzo Bonera.
83.18
Cesare Toni darts forward. Cesare Toni lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Javier Miller is on top of it.
84.06
Frank Grant flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wittmann comfortably collects the pass. Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez plays a quick one-two with Ahmed Haouche and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Ramirez shoots from just inside the box. Adolfo Ramirez scores for Juventus!!
90.00
Julian Wittmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Wittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
25.4%
41.3%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Haouche of Juventus

Match Ratings
1.Javier Miller (GK)
7
2.Peter Chevallier (DEF)
6
3.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Alen Vukoja (MID)
7
7.Julian Wittmann (MID)
7
8.Siaka Ouattara (ATT)
6
9.Ahmed Haouche (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jose Moya (ATT)
7
11.Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alun Bolton (DEF)
0
13.Tomas Sousa (MID)
0
14.Eddie Smith (ATT)
0