On 29 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian football championship took place. Fiorentina (Florence) and Torino (Turin) met.
Фиорентина - Торино - 1:0. Чемпионат Италии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, 18th round
Fiorentina (Florence) - Torino (Turin) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: L. Ranieri (83)
Warnings: C. Biraghi (24), Samuele Ricci (55), M. Kayode (68), L. Ranieri (75), Jonathan Ikone (87).
Fiorentina vs Torino match review:
In a tense match played at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina defeated Torino 1-0 in Serie A. The meeting between the two leading Italian clubs produced some remarkable moments and was an exciting encounter from start to finish. The first half remained goalless, with both teams showing determination and tenacity in defence. The crowd was eagerly awaiting the turning point that would ultimately decide the outcome of the match. However, it was in the second half that the game really picked up. In the 24th minute, Fiorentina's C. Biraghi received a yellow card from the referee. This warning showed the physicality of the game: both sides fought fiercely for control of the game. In the 55th minute, Torino's S. Ricci also found himself in the referee's book, receiving a yellow card. The first substitution took place in the 62nd minute when S. Ricci was replaced by C. Linetti. It was a tactical move by the Torino coach, who hoped to bring fresh energy to the team. Soon after, Fiorentina responded with their own substitutions, bringing on Arthur Melo and L. Beltran instead of R. Mandragora and M. Nzola in the 64th minute. As the match progressed, the intensity of the game increased, leading to additional yellow cards for M. Kayode and L. Ranieri in the 68th and 75th minutes respectively.
The referee's lenient attitude towards the cards emphasised the desire of both teams to achieve victory. In the 78th minute, Torino made a third substitution, bringing on V. Lazaro in place of K. Gigi. In response, Fiorentina also made a third substitution: in the same minute F. Parisi replaced K. Biraghi. In the 83rd minute, Fiorentina finally took the lead when L. Ranieri struck the opponents' goal, which delighted the fans. This goal was a testament to Fiorentina's resilience and their relentless pursuit of victory. Torino tried to salvage a draw by making their fourth and fifth substitutions in the 87th minute. A. Tamese and R. Bellanova came on in place of D. Seca and M. Vojvoda respectively. In the same minute, Fiorentina's J. Ikone received a yellow card, which increased the tension. Fiorentina's strategic move was to replace G. Ikone with R. Sottila and G. Bonaventura with L. Martinez Cuarta in the 87th and 88th minutes respectively. These substitutions were designed to maintain the advantage and strengthen the defence against Torino's late attacks. With the final whistle, Fiorentina celebrated a hard fought victory over Torino. The match showcased the determination, tactical prowess and individual skills of both teams. In the end, Fiorentina, thanks to their play, picked up three important points and strengthened their position in Serie A. "Torino", in turn, will learn from this match and will try to get back in the next matches.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Sassuolo vs Fiorentina, Torino vs Napoli.
Фиорентина - Торино - 1:0. Чемпионат Италии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFiorentina vs Torino match statistics:
| Fiorentina | Torino | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 12 | Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 11 | Offences | 15 |
| 4 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 355 | Total assists | 319 |
| 283 | Accurate assists | 239 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 75% |
