Match report

Napoli Defeats Torino 5-0 in Serie A Clash

Torino
Torino
0–5
FT
Napoli
Napoli
May 14, 2017

Napoli showcased an impressive performance to defeat Torino 5-0 in a one-sided Serie A encounter. The victory was built on early momentum and maintained throughout the game, thanks to goals from J. Callejón, L. Insigne, Dries Mertens, and Piotr Zieliński.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli scored five goals, with J. Callejón and Dries Mertens each netting twice.
  • • Torino failed to score and saw players Daniele Baselli and Samuel Gustafson receive yellow cards.
  • • L. Insigne and Dries Mertens provided crucial assists, with Mertens setting up both of Callejón's goals.
  • • Napoli secured their fifth victory of the season in Serie A, strengthening their position in the league.

Lineups

Torino

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Hart (G)
  • 3 C. Molinaro (D)
  • 5 Carlão (D)
  • 13 L. Rossettini (D)
  • 7 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 15 M. Benassi (M)
  • 10 A. Ljajić (M)
  • 14 Iago Falqué (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)
  • 31 L. Boyé (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Samuel Gustafson
  • 19 J. Iturbe
  • 22 J. Obi
  • 1 D. Padelli
  • 4 Leandro Castán
  • 11 M. López
  • 18 M. Valdifiori
  • 23 A. Barreca
  • 25 S. Lukić
  • 26 Danilo Avelar
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 90 T. Cucchietti

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 Pepe Reina (G)
  • 33 Albiol (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 2 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
  • 17 M. Hamšík (M)
  • 5 Allan (M)
  • 8 Jorginho (M)
  • 14 D. Mertens (F)
  • 7 José Callejón (F)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 P. Zieliński
  • 30 M. Rog
  • 99 A. Milik
  • 1 Rafael
  • 3 I. Strinić
  • 4 E. Giaccherini
  • 11 C. Maggio
  • 21 V. Chiricheș
  • 22 L. Sepe
  • 32 L. Pavoletti
  • 42 A. Diawara
  • 62 L. Tonelli

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    7' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Callejon · Assist: Allan
  2. Torino
    8' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Daniele Baselli
  3. Torino
    52' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Benassi · On: Samuel Gustafson
  4. Torino
    53' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Gustafson
  5. Napoli
    56' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    R. Albiol
  6. Torino
    59' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Boye · On: J. Iturbe
  7. Napoli
    60' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Insigne · Assist: Dries Mertens
  8. Napoli
    64' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Allan · On: P. Zielinski
  9. Napoli
    66' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hamšík · On: M. Rog
  10. Napoli
    72' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Dries Mertens · Assist: L. Insigne
  11. Torino
    75' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: J. Obi
  12. Napoli
    76' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Callejon · Assist: Dries Mertens
  13. Napoli
    78' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Zielinski · Assist: J. Callejon
  14. Napoli
    82' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Callejon · On: Arkadiusz Milik

Match Stats

Stat Torino Napoli
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 90%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 474 686
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 1 6
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 394 619
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Napoli took the lead in the 7th minute with a goal by J. Callejón, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The scoreline was extended with a second goal by L. Insigne in the 60th minute, followed by Mertens' goal in the 72nd minute, solidifying Napoli's control of the game.