On 23 December, one of the matches of the 17th round of the Italian football championship took place. Torino (Turin) and Udinese (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 17th round
Torino (Turin ) - Udinese (Italy) - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Ivan Ilic (88) - Oyer Sarraga (81)
Warnings: H. Kamara (48), Sanabria (53), L. Lucca (76), Merhim Voevoda (90+2).
The long-awaited Serie A match between Torino and Udinese took place at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The game started at a low tempo, leading to a 0-0 scoreline at half-time. However, the second half saw a tense battle between the teams, which eventually led to a 1-1 draw. In the 48th minute, Udinese player H. Camara received a yellow card, indicating the physical nature of the game. In the 53rd minute, Torino's A. Sanabria followed suit, also receiving a yellow card. Both teams were not afraid to dominate the pitch. The 59th minute marked the first substitution of the match: Torino brought on B. Soppi instead of M. Voevoda. Udinese followed suit in the 71st minute when L. Samardzic replaced O. Zarraga. It was evident that both teams were keen to make changes to their line-ups in the hope of securing a win. In the 71st minute, Udinese continued to make substitutions, replacing H. Kamara with K. Ehirić. Camara for C. Ehizibue. Torino followed suit in the 75th minute, replacing N. Vlasic with N. Rado. Vlasic for N. Radonjić. The constant substitutions of players signalled the tactical approach of the teams' managers in search of a breakthrough. In the 76th minute, Udinese's L. Lucca received a yellow card, adding to the growing list of cautioned players in the match.
Both teams showed a high level of competitiveness and commitment, leading to a tense match. In the 78th minute, Udinese made two substitutions: F. Ebosele replaced I. Success and L. Lucca replaced F. Tauvin. It was obvious that Udinese were determined to win thanks to these strategic changes. In the 81st minute, O. Zarraga scored a magnificent goal, infuriating the team and the fans. However, Torino were quick to respond. In the 88th minute, I. Ilić levelled the score in favour of Torino and set up a thrilling climax to the match. Time was running out and both teams continued to battle fiercely in search of a late winner. However, no more goals were scored and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. In the last minutes of the game Udinese made the fifth and last substitution: S. Lovric came on in place of A. Masina. However, Torino had one last chance: in the 90th minute M. Voevoda received a yellow card. In general, the match between Torino and Udinese was tense and persistent. Both teams showed their skill and determination, which resulted in a deserved 1:1 draw. Fans of both teams enjoyed the exciting football, which demonstrated the competitiveness of Serie A.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Fiorentina vs Torino, Udinese vs Bologna.
Torino | Udinese | |
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4 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
14 | Kicks | 10 |
4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
10 | Offences | 11 |
8 | Corner | 2 |
3 | Offsides | 1 |
62% | Ball possession | 38% |
2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 3 |
475 | Total assists | 309 |
411 | Accurate assists | 224 |
87% | Accuracy of passes | 72% |