On 24 September, one of the matches of the 5th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Torino (Turin) and Roma (Rome) met.
Italian Championship, 5th round
Torino ( Turin) - Roma (Rome) - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Zapata (85) - Lukaku (68)
Warnings: Leandro Paredes (61), Rasmus Christensen (84)
Torino vs Roma match review:
In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Torino and Roma faced off in a tense contest. Both teams were keen to win, and the match promised to be full of exciting moments and intense action. Already at the start of the game it was clear that both teams were on equal terms. The first half remained goalless, but the players showed great skill and determination, creating some great chances. Torino's defence held firm, preventing Roma from taking the lead. At half-time the score was 0-0, and we started to wait for the breakthrough in the second half. The second half started with substitutions, which brought new energy into the game. In the 55th minute Torino made the first substitution, replacing N. Radonjić with N. Radonjić for N. Vlasic. This substitution should have breathed new life into the team's attacking tactics, hoping to snatch a win. However, Roma quickly found their advantage in the 61st minute when L. Paredes received a yellow card. This caution served as a warning for Roma, but it also gave Torino the opportunity to capitalise on their opponent's vulnerability. Just a few minutes later, on 68 minutes, Roma finally managed to break through the Torino defence. R. Lukaku scored a sensational goal, causing Roma fans to cheer. Torino reacted quickly, making their first substitution in the 70th minute.
Roma's S. El Shaarawy came on in place of N. Zalewski, hoping to consolidate their lead and secure a crucial victory. However, Torino were not going to let the victory slip away. In the 77th minute Torino made two substitutions: D. Seck replaced A. Sanabria and A. Tamese came on the pitch in place of J. Karamoh. These substitutions gave the team fresh energy, revitalised their attempts to turn the tide of the match. At the end of time the match took a tense turn. In the 84th minute, Roma player R. Christensen received a yellow card, which added drama to the game. After conceding a goal and receiving a penalty, Roma should have kept the lead, but Torino had other plans. In the 85th minute, D. Zapata answered the challenge and scored a wonderful goal that delighted the Torino fans. The equaliser breathed new life into the match and set the stage for a thrilling finale. As the match drew to a close, both teams were eager for the winning goal. In an effort to strengthen their attack, Torino made one last substitution in the 85th minute, replacing R. Bellanova with P. Pellegrí. In response, Roma made a second substitution in the 87th minute, replacing L. Spinazzola with A. Belotti. Belotti. Despite their efforts, neither team could get the winning goal. The half-time whistle sounded and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino there was a tense battle between Torino and Roma, both teams demonstrated their capabilities and made the fans look forward to the next meeting in Serie A.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Lazio vs Torino, Genoa vs Roma.
Statistics of the match Torino - Roma:
Torino | Roma | |
---|---|---|
4 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
13 | Kicks | 11 |
2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
7 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
4 | Offences | 5 |
7 | Corners | 1 |
1 | Offsides | 0 |
42% | Ball possession | 58% |
0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
383 | Total assists | 557 |
296 | Accurate assists | 450 |
77% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |