Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico di Torino where Torino play host to Parma. A crowd of 18,932 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Torino are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Torino kick off and get the first half underway!
6.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.10
Alex Brady threads the ball through to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Pirri.
14.26
Gabriele Mazzoli makes a probing pass to Ottavio Narciso. Ottavio Narciso threads the ball through to Helder Faria. Helder Faria makes a probing pass to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Demetrio Parlato easily smothers it!
16.04
Romain Fichaux chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.46
Alex Brady comes in with a late challenge on Benedetto Mazzocchi. Alex Brady is warned by the referee! Benedetto Mazzocchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.51
Matteo Rimondini makes a probing pass to Helder Faria. Helder Faria makes a simple pass to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Demetrio Parlato manages to gather it comfortably.
40.17
Ottavio Narciso clumsily knocks into Marco Parente. The referee calls over Ottavio Narciso and warns him to calm down! Marco Parente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Parma kick off the second half!
49.09
Gaetano Piovani decides to run forward with the ball. Gaetano Piovani makes a simple pass to Alec Niven. Alec Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Guerrero. Pedro Guerrero powers a header at goal but somehow Eric Ditewig manages to keep it out.
53.39
Marco Parente flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.30
Matteo Rimondini makes a simple pass to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Duncan Hendry clumsily knocks into Alec Niven. Duncan Hendry is warned by the referee! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.08
Gabriele Mazzoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matteo Rimondini. Matteo Rimondini knocks the ball forward to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.28
Duncan Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Rimondini. Matteo Rimondini advances with the ball. Matteo Rimondini shoots from 25 yards. Matteo Rimondini scores for Parma!!
83.55
Alex Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
84.52
Marco Parente chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
85.36
Datti Mohamed Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Mazzocchi. Benedetto Mazzocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Niven. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Matteo Rimondini of Parma
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%