Match report

Torino Defeats Sassuolo 5-3 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Torino
Torino
5–3
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
May 28, 2017

Torino stunned Sassuolo with a thrilling 5-3 victory in a high-scoring Serie A match on May 28, 2017. Leading goalscorers L. Boye, Daniele Baselli, and A. Belotti were key for Torino, while Grégoire Defrel scored a hat-trick for Sassuolo. Despite Sassuolo’s late fightback, Torino held on to secure a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Torino 5 - 3 Sassuolo
  • • L. Boye scored the first goal for Torino in the 6th minute
  • • Grégoire Defrel scored a hat-trick for Sassuolo
  • • Daniele Baselli and A. Belotti both contributed goals and assists
  • • Torino secured a crucial win in Serie A
  • • L. Boye received a yellow card in the 18th minute

Lineups

Torino

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Hart (G)
  • 24 E. Moretti (D)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (M)
  • 13 L. Rossettini (D)
  • 23 A. Barreca (D)
  • 18 M. Valdifiori (M)
  • 6 A. Acquah (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 14 Iago Falqué (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)
  • 31 L. Boyé (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Samuel Gustafson
  • 22 J. Obi
  • 19 J. Iturbe
  • 1 D. Padelli
  • 3 C. Molinaro
  • 4 Leandro Castán
  • 5 Carlão
  • 15 M. Benassi
  • 25 S. Lukić
  • 26 Danilo Avelar
  • 93 Arlind Ajeti

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 79 G. Pegolo (G)
  • 28 P. Cannavaro (D)
  • 23 M. Gazzola (D)
  • 13 F. Peluso (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 8 D. Biondini (M)
  • 4 F. Magnanelli (M)
  • 12 S. Sensi (M)
  • 11 G. Defrel (F)
  • 16 M. Politano (F)
  • 25 D. Berardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 L. Pellegrini
  • 20 Pol Lirola
  • 9 P. Iemmello
  • 1 A. Pomini
  • 5 L. Antei
  • 7 S. Missiroli
  • 10 A. Matri
  • 21 A. Aquilani
  • 22 L. Mazzitelli
  • 55 T. Letschert
  • 90 A. Ragusa

Timeline

  1. Torino
    6' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: Iago Falqué
  2. Sassuolo
    14' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Grégoire Defrel
  3. Torino
    18' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    L. Boye
  4. Torino
    22' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniele Baselli · Assist: A. Belotti
  5. Sassuolo
    40' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Grégoire Defrel · Assist: Matteo Politano
  6. Torino
    45'+1 Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    L. De Silvestri · Assist: Daniele Baselli
  7. Torino
    46' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Acquah · On: Samuel Gustafson
  8. Torino
    57' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    Iago Falqué · Assist: A. Belotti
  9. Torino
    66' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: J. Obi
  10. Sassuolo
    66' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Davide Biondini · On: L. Pellegrini
  11. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcello Gazzola · On: P. Lirola
  12. Torino
    75' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Boye · On: J. Iturbe
  13. Sassuolo
    77' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: P. Iemmello
  14. Torino
    79' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Belotti · Assist: J. Obi
  15. Sassuolo
    81' Sassuolo Goal · Penalty
    Grégoire Defrel
  16. Torino
    90' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Rossettini

Match Stats

Stat Torino Sassuolo
Fouls 16 6
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 6 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 21
Corners 6 10
Total Passes 351 462
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 9 7
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 264 380
Shots Inside Box 15 15
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Torino took an early lead with goals from L. Boye (6') and Daniele Baselli (22'), setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Torino's third goal by L. De Silvestri just before halftime solidified their lead, despite Sassuolo's efforts
  • ▸ A. Belotti's goal in the 79th minute provided the final blow to Sassuolo's comeback hopes, despite Defrel's penalty in the 81st minute