Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,628 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luca Pellizzaro.


0.00
Torino start the match!
8.23
Bernardo Polonia sees William Berretta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. William Berretta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Antonino Musacco!
9.30
Bruno Sadotti catches William Berretta on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Sadotti and shows him a yellow card! William Berretta runs off the knock.
15.06
Bernardo Polonia darts forward. Bernardo Polonia shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.54
Antonino Scalabrelli hacks Christian Kauder from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Kauder gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.20
Bernardo Polonia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bernardo Polonia plays a quick one-two with Antonino Scalabrelli and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Bernardo Polonia provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.21
Bernardo Polonia knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek makes a pass forward but Kewullay Giandebiaggi makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
27.28
Manuele De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Polonia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Bernardo Polonia plays the ball forward to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
28.42
Tommaso Manetti kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri makes a simple pass to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi plays a scrappy one-two with William Berretta and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kewullay Giandebiaggi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Kewullay Giandebiaggi scores for Torino!!
33.46
Bernardo Polonia sees Kewullay Giandebiaggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kewullay Giandebiaggi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.46
Duccio Gilardino barges into Giancarlo Viviani. The referee brings Duccio Gilardino to one side and gives him a warning! Giancarlo Viviani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.29
Salvatore Viviani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Radice. Piero Radice controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Piero Radice flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Gilardino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommaso Manetti.
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. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brescia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Brescia kicking off!
49.40
Without breaking stride, Giancarlo Viviani plays the ball forward to Bernardo Polonia. Bernardo Polonia makes a simple pass to Antonino Scalabrelli. Antonino Scalabrelli shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.46
Luciano Mignani hits a low pass to Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Leonardo Ortiz keeps it out!
67.14
Bernardo Polonia sees Antonino Scalabrelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Scalabrelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonino Musacco who gathers it comfortably.
69.59
Piero Radice surges forward with the ball. Piero Radice whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino beats his man to it with a header. Leonardo Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
71.11
Filipe Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Tommaso Manetti catches Duccio Gilardino on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.10
Christian Kauder hits a low pass to Filipe Quaresma. Filipe Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
77.37
With a delightful solo run, Hugo Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.25
Girolamo Palmieri threads a neat ball through to William Berretta. William Berretta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.55
Salvatore Viviani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piero Radice. Piero Radice decides to run forward with the ball. Piero Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino makes a looping header on goal. Leonardo Ortiz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.10
Luciano Mignani brings the ball forward. Luciano Mignani finds some space and shoots from distance but Leonardo Ortiz reads it well. Excellent keeping!
84.26
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.27
Tommaso Manetti brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, Tommaso Manetti stretches the opposition's defence. Tommaso Manetti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Antonino Musacco smothers it!
89.29
Luciano Mignani flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Girolamo Palmieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Berretta. William Berretta shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernardo Polonia of Torino