Contested by Maratona, who left the corner empty in the first 15 minutes and shouted at the players upon entering, Torino reacted with character to their elimination in the Italian Cup by beating Sassuolo 2-1. Three important points that allow Juric’s men to keep the train to Europe in their sights. Beyond the goals of Sanabria and Vlasic, the Granata would like to thank Tameze above all who was decisive by recovering two precious balls which he turned into winning assists for his teammates. The setback confirms the lackluster moment of the Emilians who, despite progressing to the round of 16 in the Cup, have reached 40 days without success. Juric then made a bad gesture at the end of the match. LThe coach, disqualified and in the stands alongside director Vagnati, indulged in a rude gesture caught on camera at the final whistle, giving the middle finger.
«The match report»
Thorstvedt responds to Sanabria
Toro starts very strongly: Sanabria eats up the lead from two steps by kicking on Consigli after 4′ but just 1′ later he redeems himself: he takes time from Ferrari and puts in from two steps following a cross from Tameze. The 1-0 lead, however, lasts just over 10′: Dionisi’s team, in fact, reacts and equalises: a wrong disengagement by Rodriguez and the ball recovered by Berardi, who puts the ball backwards for Thorstvedt who takes advantage of Laurientè’s pass and places the ball with his left foot under the top corner.
Palo di Laurientè
The Granata rolled up their sleeves and came close to making it 2-1 in the 39th minute with Zapata who latched onto Linetty’s deep throw well but sent his right-footed shot centimeters from the post. Sassuolo relies on counterattacks to sting and almost surprises their rivals in the 66th minute: Laurientè goes away with a strike but his shot hits the post.
Vlasic gives victory to Toro
Toro is not scared, he continues to insist and 2′ later he is rewarded: Tameze steals another ball on the edge and clears Vlasic in the area, very cool in beating Consigli with a precise diagonal right-footed shot. The neroverdi feel the blow and are unable to counter, leaving Toro to manage a final match in which he legitimizes the success by coming close to a trio with Zapata, Sanabria and Lazaro.
TURIN-SASSUOLO 2-1 (1-1)
Torino (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic 6; Tameze 7, Buongiorno 6.5, Rodriguez 5 (43’pt Zima 6); Bellanova 6 (38’st Lazaro sv), Linetty 6, Ricci sv (9’pt Vlasic 7), Ilic 6, Vojvoda 6; Sanabria 6.5 (38’st Radonjic sv), Zapata 6. On the bench: Gemello, Popa, Karamoh, Pellegri, Sazonov, Seck, Gineitis, N’Guessan. Coach: Paro (Juric disqualified).
Sassuolo (4-2-3-1): Tips 6; Toljan 6, Erlic 5.5, G.Ferrari 5, Vina 6; Boloca 5.5 (48’st Mulattieri sv), Thorstvedt 7 (34’st Volpato 6); Berardi 6, Bajrami 5.5 (1’st Racic 5.5), Laurienté 6 (41’st Castillejo sv); Pinamonti 5 (34’st Defrel 6). On the bench: Pegolo, Cragno, Missori, Pedersen, Ceide, Viti, Lipani, Tressoldi. Coach: Dionisi.
Referee: Ferrieri Caputi of Livorno.
Rarely: 5’pt Sanabria, 18’pt Thorstvedt, 23’st Vlasic.
Warned: Sanabria, Paro (all), Berardi.
Angles: 4-0.
Recovery: 4′ pt, 4′ st.
Spectators: approximately 18 thousand.
2023-11-07 15:17:52
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