Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 9,310 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Maresca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torino are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Maresca.
0.00
The whistle blows and Torino get the match underway!
3.17
Girolamo Palmieri makes a probing pass to William Berretta. William Berretta plays a one-two with Kewullay Giandebiaggi and advances towards the goal... William Berretta tries a spectacular strike but Manuele Ginestra is on top of it.
10.44
Nicola Paroli kicks a strong pass forward to Massimiliano Vannucchi. Massimiliano Vannucchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
16.37
Danny Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
20.10
Nicola Paroli hits a low pass to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo Viviani.
21.09
Rosario Pinzi makes a simple pass to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.16
Gabriele Facci passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Vannucchi. Massimiliano Vannucchi plays a one-two with Luciano Di Giuliantonio and rushes in on goal... Massimiliano Vannucchi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Leonardo Ortiz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
30.09
Moreno Zerbini breaks forward. Moreno Zerbini threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Manuele Ginestra manages to gather it.
32.23
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. Louis Karnebeek controls it well on his chest. Louis Karnebeek tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Manuele Ginestra manages to gather it easily.
33.28
Marco Schwoch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Facci. Showing composure, Gabriele Facci plays the ball forward to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Vannucchi. Giancarlo Viviani barges into Massimiliano Vannucchi. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
34.29
With vision, Moreno Zerbini laces a weighted ball forward to Rosario Pinzi. Rosario Pinzi hits a low pass to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
38.08
Moreno Zerbini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri makes a simple pass to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi finds some space and shoots from distance. Manuele Ginestra gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
40.15
Danny Boateng plays the ball forward to Luciano Di Giuliantonio. Luciano Di Giuliantonio cuts inside the box! Giancarlo Viviani catches Luciano Di Giuliantonio on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
42.42
Attilio Sommese pushes up the pitch. Attilio Sommese makes a beautiful solo run. Attilio Sommese flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Di Giuliantonio controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Luciano Di Giuliantonio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Ciro Pellizzoli threads a neat ball through to Danny Boateng. Danny Boateng sees Luciano Di Giuliantonio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Di Giuliantonio shoots from 25 yards but somehow Leonardo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
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. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Piacenza get the second half underway!
47.42
Girolamo Palmieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.08
Umberto Negro catches Attilio Sommese on the ankles. The referee warns Umberto Negro to calm down! Attilio Sommese grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.19
Gabriele Facci flicks a high ball forward to Massimiliano Vannucchi who takes it down. Massimiliano Vannucchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuele De Ascentis.
54.28
Girolamo Palmieri takes a quick throw-in, which Rosario Pinzi takes on the chest. Rosario Pinzi chips the ball to his team mate, William Berretta. William Berretta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuele Ginestra who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
Ciro Pellizzoli makes a simple pass to Gabriele Facci. Gabriele Facci chips the ball to his team mate, Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.52
Rosario Pinzi clumsily knocks into Pier G. Lorieri. Rosario Pinzi is shown the yellow card! Pier G. Lorieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.29
Showing wonderful composure, Attilio Sommese picks a pass forward to Danny Boateng. Danny Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish shoots from outside the area but Leonardo Ortiz reads it well. Great keeping!
67.19
Rosario Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, William Berretta. William Berretta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.10
Rosario Pinzi knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi sees Umberto Negro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Umberto Negro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.32
Giancarlo Viviani knocks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri knocks the ball forward to Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ciro Pellizzoli steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.50
Don Dalglish catches Giancarlo Viviani on the ankles. Don Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Giancarlo Viviani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.27
Pier G. Lorieri flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Di Giuliantonio who brings the ball under control. Luciano Di Giuliantonio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moreno Zerbini.
83.06
Rosario Pinzi plays the ball forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Schwoch.
84.07
Danny Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Don Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Don Dalglish shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.51
Marco Schwoch punts the ball hopefully upfield. Massimiliano Vannucchi shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Torino are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Ortiz of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Ortiz (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Manuele De Ascentis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moreno Zerbini (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Giancarlo Viviani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommaso Manetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Girolamo Palmieri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rosario Pinzi (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Umberto Negro (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | William Berretta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Louis Karnebeek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kewullay Giandebiaggi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aron De Groot (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Walter Cardascio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Misso (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Manuele Ginestra (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Marco Schwoch (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Attilio Sommese (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Ciro Pellizzoli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicola Paroli (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriele Facci (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pier G. Lorieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danny Boateng (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Massimiliano Vannucchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luciano Di Giuliantonio (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Don Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabian N. Gonzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Loureiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mervin Gray (ATT) | 0 | |










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