Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 8,623 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Torino and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
12.11
Torino are easily keeping Verona Hellas at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.02
Victor Zubizarreta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Scalabrelli. Alejandro Scalabrelli makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli whips in a cross ball towards Gary Brady. Gary Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Alfonso Mirri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.46
Guido Gattuso knocks the ball forward to Marco Musso. Marco Musso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Brady. Gary Brady shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.18
Alejandro Scalabrelli makes a simple pass to Gary Brady. Gary Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.30
Roberto De Vezze clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Montesanto. Roberto De Vezze is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Montesanto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.37
Samuele Fattori hacks Vincenzo Montesanto from behind! Samuele Fattori is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Montesanto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
Alejandro Scalabrelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Brady. Gary Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfonso Mirri who gathers it comfortably.
34.58
Alejandro Scalabrelli threads the ball through to Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.40
Marco Musso knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli whips in a cross ball towards Gary Brady. Gary Brady is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Alfonso Mirri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Torino start the second half!
47.11
Pierluigi Martinelli hacks Dario Vierchwood from behind! The referee calls over Pierluigi Martinelli and shows him a yellow card! Dario Vierchwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.48
Victor Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Scalabrelli. Alejandro Scalabrelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.31
Victor Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Musso. Marco Musso makes a simple pass to Gary Brady. Gary Brady goes all the way! Gary Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.14
Dario Vierchwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Friedmann. Simon Friedmann passes the ball forward to Adrian Sulcis. Adrian Sulcis tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Christian Consorti!
59.54
Alejandro Scalabrelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Brady. Gary Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Matteassi.
60.34
Roberto De Vezze flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sulcis. Adrian Sulcis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guido Gattuso.
63.16
Torino are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Verona Hellas's defence.
69.58
Samuele Fattori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zerbini Lo Gatto. Zerbini Lo Gatto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guido Gattuso.
71.28
Samuele Fattori decides to run forward with the ball. Samuele Fattori lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sulcis. Adrian Sulcis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Christian Consorti had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
75.58
Marco Musso sees space and advances. Marco Musso whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Alfonso Mirri.
79.50
Alejandro Scalabrelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Brady. Gary Brady sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.49
Adrian Sulcis comes in with a late challenge on Max Bianchessi. Adrian Sulcis is given a warning by the referee! Max Bianchessi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gary Brady of Verona Hellas
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%

Scorers