Match Report


TorinoTorino     CosenzaCosenza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don HutchisonD. Hutchison67
G
1
G
62Arno HallerA. Haller
Scott ThomsonS. Thomson70
D
2
D
70Ivone SesiaI. Sesia
Jonas BräutigamJ. Bräutigam67
D
captain3captain
D
66Martino CasaleM. Casale
Ottavio SalvettiO. Salvetti66
D
4
D
57Marco BennardoM. Bennardo
Harry GrondinH. Grondin70
M
5
D
52Filippo BanchelliF. Banchelli
Graham CortG. Cort69
M
6
M
64Manuel TambelliniM. Tambellini
Giordano RigoniG. Rigoni65
M
7
M
63Eugenio LocatelliE. Locatelli
Fabian Natale CalderoniF. Calderoni62
M
8
A
66Pier Giovanni FlorioP. Florio
Roberto MarconR. Marcon77
A
9
A
62Achille RomanoA. Romano
Attilio LentiniA. Lentini67
A
10
A
62Valerio TomeiV. Tomei
Edgar AlvesE. Alves65
A
11
A
61Filippo MezzanoF. Mezzano
 
Flavio NataliF. Natali62
A
12
M
61Gianluca GonzalezG. Gonzalez
Martial DudoitM. Dudoit61
A
13
M
59Ivone Di VaioI. Di Vaio
Sergio EspinalS. Espinal61
G
14
M
58Guerino BallottaG. Ballotta

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 8,661 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Donato Maresca.


0.00
The first half starts with Torino kicking off!
3.04
With vision, Harry Grondin laces a through ball forward to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Marcon!
6.18
Eugenio Locatelli flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Mezzano collects the pass. Filippo Mezzano puts a great ball through. Pier Giovanni Florio runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.21
Giordano Rigoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves plays a one-two with Attilio Lentini and advances towards the goal... Edgar Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
12.02
Ottavio Salvetti sees Giordano Rigoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giordano Rigoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
14.39
Martino Casale threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Achille Romano. Achille Romano shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
16.39
Graham Cort flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marcon controls it well on his chest. Roberto Marcon threads a neat, attacking ball through to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Arno Haller comfortably smothers it!
22.32
Graham Cort threads a neat ball through to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.54
Giordano Rigoni chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.55
Harry Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcon. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Marcon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Arno Haller!
33.01
With imagination, Graham Cort plays the ball forward to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini skips past Ivone Sesia! Attilio Lentini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.40
Graham Cort changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Cort threads the ball through to Attilio Lentini but he's offside!
39.25
Martino Casale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli flicks a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Florio controls it well on his chest. Pier Giovanni Florio whips in a cross ball towards Achille Romano. Achille Romano beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cosenza kick off!
49.52
Giordano Rigoni chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.52
Eugenio Locatelli makes a simple pass to Achille Romano. Achille Romano finds some space and shoots from distance. Don Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.16
Eugenio Locatelli brings the ball forward. Eugenio Locatelli shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.50
Martino Casale hits a low pass to Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Tomei who brings the ball under control. Valerio Tomei sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.56
Harry Grondin decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arno Haller!
61.49
Giordano Rigoni barges into Manuel Tambellini. Giordano Rigoni is warned by the referee! Manuel Tambellini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.44
Scott Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Graham Cort collects the pass. Graham Cort threads a neat ball through to Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon makes a simple pass, allowing Edgar Alves to run into the box. Edgar Alves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Alves! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
71.47
Eugenio Locatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Tomei. Valerio Tomei cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Valerio Tomei provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.56
Harry Grondin knocks the ball forward to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves plays a quick one-two with Roberto Marcon and rushes in on goal... Edgar Alves takes a shot at goal. Marco Bennardo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.25
Jonas Bräutigam makes a simple pass to Giordano Rigoni. Giordano Rigoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.15
Manuel Tambellini passes the ball forward to Valerio Tomei. Valerio Tomei shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
81.35
Marco Bennardo hacks Roberto Marcon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Marcon stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.12
Giordano Rigoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Haller with no chance!! Goal for Torino!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Torino

Cosenza
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Roberto Marcon 3, 84
Edgar Alves 8, 50, 67
Attilio Lentini 22
Achille Romano 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Alves of Torino

Match Ratings