Match Report


TorinoTorino     PescaraPescara
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore David Bacon David Bacon
Niccolo YoungN. Young70
G
1
G
76David RenardD. Renard
Albrecht OuindiA. Ouindi70
D
2
D
68Rene ClaesR. Claes
Garry BremnerG. Bremner71
D
captain3
D
72Regilio GronkjaerR. Gronkjaer
Lomano ClarkeL. Clarke70
D
4
D
69Marcus MaddisonM. Maddison
Wayne CrooksW. Crooks72
D
5
M
80Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Ernesto GomezE. Gomez77
M
6
M
76Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Maurizio TottiM. Totti77
M
7captain
M
70Arnauld MassonA. Masson
Alonso QuinteroA. Quintero79
M
8
M
76Miguel RomanM. Roman
Nigel BowyerN. Bowyer78
A
9
A
71Kaci MichelK. Michel
Marco Dal MoroM. Dal Moro74
A
10
A
68Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro
Stefano SierS. Sier74
A
11
A
69Anthony ButtA. Butt
 
Julian GuardiolaJ. Guardiola71
D
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Damien PlowrightD. Plowright74
M
13
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Rafael Del SolR. Del Sol69
A
14
A
79Lamine HeurliéL. Heurlié

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.


0.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
4.42
Regilio Gronkjaer comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Bowyer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Bowyer runs off the knock.
6.32
Lomano Clarke sees a break and surges forward. Showing composure, Lomano Clarke plays the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.05
Albrecht Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Maddison.
9.33
Maurizio Totti hits a low pass to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer plays a perfect one-two with Alonso Quintero and rushes in on goal... Nigel Bowyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
18.56
Alexandre Almeida darts forward. Alexandre Almeida rushes past Wayne Crooks! Alexandre Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.48
Alonso Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.36
Lomano Clarke passes the ball forward to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Totti. Maurizio Totti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
32.23
Arnauld Masson laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.11
Alonso Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Dal Moro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Renard smothers it!
40.03
Wayne Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier passes the ball forward but Marco Dal Moro is offside!
42.45
Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Butt but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.48
Lomano Clarke makes a simple pass to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero knocks the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Renard manages to gather it.
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. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Torino kick off the second half!
48.45
Alonso Quintero threads a neat ball through to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Maddison.
54.03
Wayne Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero laces a weighted ball forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier plays a quick one-two with Marco Dal Moro and rushes in on goal... Stefano Sier shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.50
Garry Bremner catches Kaci Michel on the ankles. The referee warns Garry Bremner to calm down! Kaci Michel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
With vision, Ernesto Gomez plays the ball forward to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero sees space and advances. Alonso Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by David Renard!
60.33
Torino have made 2 substitutions with Damien Plowright replacing Maurizio Totti and Rafael Del Sol replacing Nigel Bowyer .
61.41
Regilio Gronkjaer sees Marcus Maddison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Maddison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Maddison shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
63.29
Alonso Quintero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro makes a deft header. The keeper, David Renard, sees it late!! Goal for Torino!
71.36
Damien Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Del Sol controls it well on his chest. Rafael Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier makes a convincing header. Stefano Sier scores for Torino!!
77.07
Torino have made a substitution with Julian Guardiola replacing Albrecht Ouindi .
84.38
Julian Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.05
Garry Bremner makes a simple pass to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier plays a one-two with Rafael Del Sol and advances towards the goal... Stefano Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Renard smothers it!
90.00
Torino are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Torino

Pescara
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Marco Dal Moro 22, 63
Stefano Sier 54, 71
Alexandre Almeida 19

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marco Dal Moro of Torino

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Young (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Ouindi (DEF)
6
3.Garry Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Lomano Clarke (DEF)
6
5.Wayne Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Ernesto Gomez (MID)
6
7.Maurizio Totti (MID)
6
8.Alonso Quintero (MID)
7
9.Nigel Bowyer (ATT)
6
10.Marco Dal Moro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stefano Sier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Julian Guardiola (DEF)
6
13.Damien Plowright (MID)
6
14.Rafael Del Sol (ATT)
7

1.David Renard (GK)
7
2.Rene Claes (DEF)
6
3.Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Marcus Maddison (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Almeida (MID)goal scored
7
6.Eduardo Calvo (MID)
6
7.Arnauld Masson (MID)
6
8.Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9.Kaci Michel (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13.Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
0
14.Lamine Heurlié (ATT)
0