Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Torino 2-0 in Coppa Italia Clash

Torino
Torino
0–2
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
Jan 13, 2019

Fiorentina stunned Torino with a decisive 2-0 victory in their Coppa Italia match, putting in a strong defensive performance and capitalizing on their opportunities. F. Chiesa was the standout performer for Fiorentina, scoring both goals in the second half. Despite Torino's efforts, they were unable to break through Fiorentina's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Fiorentina defeated Torino 2-0 in the Coppa Italia.
  • • F. Chiesa scored both goals for Fiorentina at 87' and 90'+2'.
  • • M. Benassi, N. Milenkovic, and J. Veretout received yellow cards for Fiorentina.
  • • Ola Aina was shown a yellow card for Torino.
  • • Germán Pezzella and Lyanco were substituted out for Fiorentina and Torino, respectively.

Lineups

Torino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 39 S. Sirigu (G)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (M)
  • 33 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 30 K. Djidji (D)
  • 5 A. Izzo (D)
  • 34 O. Aina (D)
  • 88 T. Rincón (M)
  • 23 S. Meïté (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 14 Iago Falqué (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Lyanco
  • 7 S. Lukić
  • 21 Álex Berenguer
  • 1 S. Ichazo
  • 15 C. Ansaldi
  • 19 V. Damaşcan
  • 20 S. Edera
  • 25 A. Rosati
  • 27 V. Parigini
  • 36 Bremer

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lafont (G)
  • 31 Vitor Hugo (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 20 G. Pezzella (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 24 M. Benassi (M)
  • 26 E. Fernandes (M)
  • 11 K. Mirallas (F)
  • 29 L. Muriel (F)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Gerson
  • 9 G. Simeone
  • 14 B. Dabo
  • 2 V. Laurini
  • 5 F. Ceccherini
  • 6 C. Nørgaard
  • 7 V. Eysseric
  • 10 M. Pjaca
  • 16 D. Hancko
  • 33 F. Brancolini
  • 69 B. Drągowski
  • 77 C. Théréau

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    24' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Benassi
  2. Fiorentina
    31' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    N. Milenkovic
  3. Fiorentina
    45' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    J. Veretout
  4. Fiorentina
    52' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Mirallas · On: Gerson
  5. Fiorentina
    53' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    Germán Pezzella
  6. Fiorentina
    64' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Muriel · On: G. Simeone
  7. Torino
    72' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. NKoulou · On: Lyanco
  8. Torino
    75' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Ola Aina
  9. Torino
    78' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: S. Lukić
  10. Fiorentina
    87' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Chiesa
  11. Fiorentina
    89' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Benassi · On: B. Dabo
  12. Fiorentina
    90'+2 Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Chiesa

Match Stats

Stat Torino Fiorentina
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 74% 67%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 364 302
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 0 6
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 271 202
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina's early yellow cards to M. Benassi, N. Milenkovic, and J. Veretout did not hinder their performance.
  • ▸ F. Chiesa's first goal at 87' marked a significant turning point, as it effectively secured the win for Fiorentina.
  • ▸ The second goal by F. Chiesa in the 90th minute further solidified Fiorentina's victory, leaving Torino struggling to respond.