Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Reggina. A crowd of 9,952 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Damiano Inzaghi.


0.00
Reggina kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Eduardo Lopes knocks the ball forward to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo plays a scrappy one-two with David Petit and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcos Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Leonardo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
4.16
Damiano Giacomin chips the ball to his team mate, Filippo Pierini. Filippo Pierini flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Pardo who takes it down. Marcos Pardo edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Marcos Pardo provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Leonardo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
6.45
Filippo Pierini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Petit. David Petit plays a one-two with Dario Luppi and rushes in on goal... David Petit looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Ortiz with no chance!! Goal for Reggina!
9.15
Alun Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri threads a neat ball through to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
10.18
Girolamo Palmieri threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi whips in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Tonino Lorenzi had no chance!! Goal for Torino!
15.23
Filippo Pierini sees space and advances. Filippo Pierini runs straight at the defence! Filippo Pierini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.08
Bernardo Polonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Berretta. William Berretta shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tonino Lorenzi manages to gather it.
26.51
Tommaso Manetti makes a simple pass to Bernardo Polonia. Bernardo Polonia plays the ball forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
27.34
Zoltan Bah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Iuliano. Ivan Iuliano flicks a high pass forward to Dario Luppi who brings the ball under control. Dario Luppi whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ortiz!
32.06
With a delightful solo run, Girolamo Palmieri stretches the opposition's defence. Girolamo Palmieri whips in a cross ball towards Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.33
Bernardo Polonia makes a probing pass to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi lofts in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.03
Filippo Pierini knocks the ball forward to David Petit. David Petit shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Manuel Atzeni flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Lopes controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Lopes makes a probing pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi plays a one-two with Marcos Pardo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dario Luppi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ortiz!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torino appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina 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 start the second half!
47.54
Eduardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward to David Petit who brings the ball under control. David Petit advances inside the box! David Petit muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Petit!
51.50
Ivan Iuliano clumsily knocks into Girolamo Palmieri. Ivan Iuliano is shown the yellow card! Girolamo Palmieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.55
Showing composure, Eduardo Lopes picks a pass forward to David Petit. David Petit finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
57.58
Giancarlo Viviani decides to run forward with the ball. Giancarlo Viviani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonino Scalabrelli. Antonino Scalabrelli shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.03
Giancarlo Viviani breaks forward. Giancarlo Viviani flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Scalabrelli collects the pass. Antonino Scalabrelli knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Manuel Atzeni's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.54
William Berretta takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Kewullay Giandebiaggi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.43
Damiano Giacomin threads a neat ball through to Filippo Pierini. Filippo Pierini hits a low pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi plays a one-two with David Petit and advances towards the goal... Dario Luppi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Leonardo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
67.34
Zoltan Bah surges forward with the ball. With vision, Zoltan Bah laces a weighted ball forward to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi makes a great pass forward. Marcos Pardo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.09
Tommaso Manetti kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Polonia. Bernardo Polonia threads a neat ball through to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zoltan Bah.
73.08
Tommaso Manetti sees Girolamo Palmieri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Girolamo Palmieri hits a low pass to William Berretta. William Berretta whips in a cross ball towards Antonino Scalabrelli. Antonino Scalabrelli powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.00
Manuele De Ascentis kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Polonia. Bernardo Polonia sees William Berretta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. William Berretta lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Karnebeek. With a superhuman jump, Louis Karnebeek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.02
With imagination, Roberto Bianco plays the ball forward to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.41
Eduardo Lopes advances with the ball. Eduardo Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.16
Zoltan Bah flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Lopes who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Lopes hits a low pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Damiano Giacomin flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Lopes collects the pass. Eduardo Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
34.1%
40.2%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Petit of Reggina