Match Report


TorinoTorino     CagliariCagliari
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore James Dunlop James Dunlop
Lefteris KipourosL. Kipouros78
G
1
G
80Javier GoycocheaJ. Goycochea
Garry BremnerG. Bremner71
D
2
D
74Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Callum GlassC. Glass70
D
3
D
74Liam Di SoleL. Di Sole
Gary MatteoG. Matteo72
D
captain4
D
76Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro
Maurizio TottiM. Totti76
M
5
D
84Paolo DionisiP. Dionisi
Ernesto GomezE. Gomez76
M
6
M
88Ottavio GrassadoniaO. Grassadonia
David SousaD. Sousa75
M
7captain
M
78Fabio PorchiaF. Porchia
Duncan MasonD. Mason76
M
8
M
81Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Jose Fortes GaladamesJ. Galadames75
A
9
A
67Fabio GuastalvinoF. Guastalvino
Marco Dal MoroM. Dal Moro73
A
10
A
66Bernardo MorfeoB. Morfeo
Stefano SierS. Sier74
A
11
A
77Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli
 
Lomano ClarkeL. Clarke69
D
12
M
85Gian Paolo EspinalG. Espinal
Tiago RegoT. Rego69
M
13
M
77Pasquale LambertiniP. Lambertini
Nigel BowyerN. Bowyer78
A
14
D
81Dominic DickovD. Dickov

Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.


0.00
Torino get the match underway!
4.38
Ottavio Grassadonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan Zanoncelli and advances towards the goal... Fabio Guastalvino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Lefteris Kipouros manages to keep it out.
8.01
Stefano Sier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames runs straight at the defence! Jose Fortes Galadames takes a shot at goal. Javier Goycochea gets down and covers it.
14.18
Callum Glass knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Javier Goycochea!
18.53
Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia plays a one-two with Bernardo Morfeo and advances towards the goal... Ottavio Grassadonia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Lefteris Kipouros.
22.30
David Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.08
Ernesto Gomez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ernesto Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Javier Goycochea manages to keep it out.
27.57
Garry Bremner drives a long ball upfield. Marco Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
30.12
Jimmy Ottofaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia sees Jonathan Gamberini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Gamberini whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.33
Ernesto Gomez threads a neat ball through to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.09
Ernesto Gomez makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Gomez plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Sier and advances towards the goal... Ernesto Gomez shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Javier Goycochea.
39.13
Corner kick to Torino. Maurizio Totti plays it out to the edge of the box. Fabio Guastalvino reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.14
Callum Glass flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Totti controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Totti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
44.44
Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Zanoncelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Grassadonia. Gary Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia appeals for a penalty! Given!!
44.44
The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Fabio Guastalvino takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Lefteris Kipouros has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Cagliari 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 Cagliari kicking off!
47.55
Callum Glass sees space and advances. Callum Glass shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.44
Duncan Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
49.32
Jonathan Gamberini hacks Marco Dal Moro from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Gamberini and warns him to calm down! Marco Dal Moro runs off the knock.
53.42
Gary Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Gomez controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Javier Goycochea had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
66.46
With vision, Paolo Dionisi plays the ball forward to Liam Di Sole. Liam Di Sole knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.25
David Sousa darts forward. David Sousa knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.28
Jimmy Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia plays a one-two with Ottavio Grassadonia and rushes in on goal... Fabio Porchia rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Callum Glass blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.38
Without breaking stride, Liam Di Sole plays the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini threads the ball through to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Bremner.
78.18
Liam Di Sole flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Suggs who brings the ball under control. Samuel Suggs flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Lefteris Kipouros.
79.37
Fabio Porchia makes a probing pass to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward but Bernardo Morfeo is offside!
83.19
Ernesto Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Sier tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Javier Goycochea.
84.38
Corner kick to Torino. Duncan Mason chips it to the near post. Gary Matteo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.08
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.28
Stefano Sier decides to run forward with the ball. Stefano Sier shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Torino

Cagliari
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%

Scorers
Marco Dal Moro 53
Fabio Guastalvino 45 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Javier Goycochea of Cagliari

Match Ratings