Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the match underway!
2.53
0-1With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Totti stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Totti knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marco Dal Moro!
6.16
0-1Ronnie Mcgovern barges into Callum Glass. Ronnie Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Callum Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.29
0-1James Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Niccolo Young gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
14.54
0-1Marco Dal Moro passes the ball forward to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Alfredo Nista barges into Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.09
0-1Garry Bremner threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez plays the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
21.33
With great vision, Maurizio Totti plays the ball forward to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer directs the ball goalwards with his head but Achille Zampagna reads it well. He makes it look easy!
26.12
Bart Witschge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.31
0-1Ronnie Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Alessi but the linesman indicates offside!
30.25
Maurizio Totti threads the ball through to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Dal Moro but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.31
Maurizio Totti takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero passes the ball forward to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier makes a looping header on goal but Achille Zampagna is on top of it.
38.34
Alexandre Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes makes a probing pass to Ronnie Mcgovern but he's offside!
39.44
Ronnie Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Bart Witschge collects the pass. Bart Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes makes a looping header on goal but Niccolo Young reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.42
Ernesto Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Totti. Maurizio Totti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.10
Ernesto Gomez passes the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Achille Zampagna had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Torino start the second half!
48.37
Oscar Veronese comes in with a late challenge on Maurizio Totti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurizio Totti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
0-2Ernesto Gomez sees space and advances. Ernesto Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.27
Alonso Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Mortensen.
60.34
0-2Torino have made 2 substitutions with Jaap Van Den Herik replacing Alonso Quintero and Roberto Flores replacing Stefano Sier .
67.57
Ronnie Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.37
Tiziano Rocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tiziano Rocco is offside!
72.21
Ernesto Gomez threads the ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.28
Maurizio Totti kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.04
Garry Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Jaap Van Den Herik collects the pass. Jaap Van Den Herik makes a probing pass to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Achille Zampagna is on top of it.
79.22
Maurizio Totti flicks a high pass forward. Marco Dal Moro controls it well on his chest. Marco Dal Moro shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.56
Jaap Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
87.49
0-2Ronnie Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Bowyer. Ronnie Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Bowyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Dal Moro of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Achille Zampagna (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francesco G. De Gasperi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Nista (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pierluigi Alessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiziano Rocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Mcgovern (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alexandre Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillermo Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bart Witschge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Veronese (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Henry Mercer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giordano Lamacchi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wayne Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ernesto Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Totti (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alonso Quintero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Bowyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco Dal Moro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stefano Sier (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lomano Clarke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaap Van Den Herik (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |