On 6 November, one of the matches of the 11th round of the Italian football championship took place. Torino (Turin) and Sassuolo (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 11th round
Torino (Turin ) - Sassuolo (Italy) - 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Sanabria (5), Vlasic (68) - Christian Thorstvedt (18)
Warnings: Sanabria (54)
In a thrilling Serie A match, Torino defeated Sassuolo 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The first half was an even contest, with both teams demonstrating their skill in attack. The deadlock in the match was finally broken in the 5th minute when Torino's A. Sanabria took advantage of a well-taken pass and scored a magnificent goal. However, Sassuolo quickly got back on track and equalised on 18 minutes with an impressive goal by K. Torstvedt - 1:1. After that the match turned into a fierce struggle for control, both teams created several goal opportunities, but failed to realise them. Close to the break, Torino's manager made a strategic substitution, replacing N. Vlasic with S. Ricci. This substitution gave a new impetus to Torino's attacking play, leaving the Sassuolo defence in a difficult position. But despite their efforts, the first half ended 1-1. The second half started with a substitution for Sassuolo - N. Bajrami replaced U. Racic. The match continued at a fast and furious pace, and yellow cards were received in the course of a tense struggle. In the 54th minute, Torino's A. Sanabria received a warning, which shows the dedication and intensity of both teams. In the 68th minute Torino managed to regain the lead thanks to a goal by N. Vlasic, who had been substituted earlier.
Torino fans were ecstatic at this goal and started demanding Sassuolo to get back on track. The manager of Sassuolo made two substitutions, releasing K. Torstvedt and introducing K. Volpato and A. Pietro into the game. Volpato and A. Pinamonti. These substitutions brought a new attacking flavour to Sassuolo's game, but Torino's defence stood firm, not allowing any chances. As time ticked away, both teams made further substitutions in an attempt to increase their chances. R. Bellanova and A. Sanabria replaced R. Rodriguez and V. Lazaro for Torino, and A. Lauriente replaced S. Castillejo for Sassuolo. In the final minutes of the game Sassuolo tried to get back and save a point. However, Torino's defence held firm, foiling all the attempts of the opponent. As a result, Torino won a difficult victory, delighting their fans. This exciting encounter showed all the intensity and excitement inherent in Serie A football. Torino's ability to overcome adversity and score the winning goal shows their resilience and determination. On the other hand, Sassuolo's courageous efforts fell short, which emphasises their attacking prowess. Both teams are looking to build on their success and it is clear that Serie A fans are in for some exciting new matches. Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next round of fixtures as the league continues to deliver exciting action on the pitch.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Monza - Torino, Sassuolo - Salernitana.
| Torino | Sassuolo | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 21 | Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 17 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 9 | Offences | 6 |
| 8 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 54% | Ball possession | 46% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 446 | Total assists | 389 |
| 372 | Accurate assists | 300 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |