Match report

Genoa Defeats Torino 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Genoa
Genoa
2–1
FT
Torino
Torino
May 21, 2017

Genoa managed a strong comeback to defeat Torino 2-1 in a competitive Serie A match. Luca Rigoni and G. Simeone's goals provided the firepower for the home side, while A. Ljajić's late goal was not enough for Torino to salvage a draw.

Key Facts

  • • Luca Rigoni scored in the 32nd minute, assisted by Miguel Veloso
  • • G. Simeone extended the lead in the 54th minute
  • • A. Ljajić pulled one back for Torino in the 89th minute
  • • Torino received four yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 8 N. Burdisso (D)
  • 3 S. Gentiletti (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 30 L. Rigoni (M)
  • 22 D. Lazović (M)
  • 4 I. Cofie (M)
  • 93 D. Laxalt (M)
  • 11 R. Palladino (F)
  • 9 G. Simeone (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 G. Pandev
  • 24 E. Muñoz
  • 10 O. Ntcham
  • 15 O. Hiljemark
  • 16 A. Beghetto
  • 32 L. Morosini
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 51 M. Pinilla
  • 64 P. Pellegri
  • 83 Rubinho
  • 94 D. Cataldi
  • 99 N. Ninković

Torino

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Hart (G)
  • 24 E. Moretti (D)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (M)
  • 13 L. Rossettini (D)
  • 26 Danilo Avelar (D)
  • 6 A. Acquah (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 10 A. Ljajić (M)
  • 19 J. Iturbe (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)
  • 31 L. Boyé (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Lukić
  • 11 M. López
  • 14 Iago Falqué
  • 1 D. Padelli
  • 3 C. Molinaro
  • 4 Leandro Castán
  • 5 Carlão
  • 16 Samuel Gustafson
  • 18 M. Valdifiori
  • 22 J. Obi
  • 23 A. Barreca
  • 90 T. Cucchietti

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    3' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Rigoni
  2. Torino
    10' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Rossettini
  3. Torino
    18' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: S. Lukić
  4. Genoa
    32' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    Luca Rigoni · Assist: Miguel Veloso
  5. Torino
    36' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    A. Acquah
  6. Torino
    45' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lukić
  7. Torino
    49' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ljajić
  8. Genoa
    54' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Simeone
  9. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Simeone · On: G. Pandev
  10. Torino
    61' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Acquah · On: Maxi López
  11. Genoa
    63' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Rigoni · On: E. Muñoz
  12. Torino
    68' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Iturbe · On: Iago Falqué
  13. Genoa
    77' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Biraschi · On: O. Ntcham
  14. Torino
    80' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    L. Boye
  15. Torino
    89' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ljajić

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Torino
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 76% 82%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 5
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 341 440
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 260 361
Shots Inside Box 4 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Luca Rigoni's early goal set the tone for Genoa, giving them the momentum needed to control the match
  • ▸ G. Simeone's second goal in the 54th minute seemed to seal the victory for Genoa, despite Torino's late push