Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Torino. A crowd of 9,704 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brescia are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Adami.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brescia get the match underway!
8.22
Gianluca Albino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adrian Barban reads it well. Fabulous stop!
20.16
Demetrio Carbone knocks the ball to his team mate, William Mondini. William Mondini threads a neat ball through to Stefan Nista. Stefan Nista knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
28.55
Niccol˜ Zanutta passes the ball forward to Zerbini Micillo. Seeing a gap ahead, Zerbini Micillo laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Pavone. Alberto Pavone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Nista but he's offside!
36.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Bakary Spengler plays the ball forward to Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Barban who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brescia appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Torino start the second half!
49.50
Manuele Gilardino makes an attacking run forward. Manuele Gilardino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
53.01
Gialuca Lambertini barges into Stefan Nista. The referee warns Gialuca Lambertini to calm down! Stefan Nista hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.38
Albert Reyes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Reyes plays a one-two with Alberto Pavone and advances towards the goal... Albert Reyes takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.39
Luigi Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Spengler collects the pass. Bakary Spengler hits a low pass to Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni edges inside the box! Alessio Apolloni side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Adrian Barban had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
69.12
Manuele Gilardino knocks the ball forward to Alessio Apolloni. Alessio Apolloni lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Giampietro Natali blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.57
William Mondini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Nista. Stefan Nista shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
79.56
Stefan Foglio flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Spengler collects the pass. Bakary Spengler surges forward with the ball. Bakary Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Adrian Barban!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
32.1%
46.4%
21.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessio Apolloni of Torino