Match report

Torino Defeats Genoa 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Genoa
Genoa
1–2
FT
Torino
Torino
May 20, 2018

Torino emerged victorious against Genoa with a 2-1 win in their Serie A encounter. The visitors took the lead early through Iago Falqué's goal, followed by Daniele Baselli's addition. Genoa managed a late consolation goal through Goran Pandev, but it was not enough to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Torino 2–1 Genoa (Serie A)
  • • Iago Falqué scored the first goal for Torino at 30'
  • • Daniele Baselli extended the lead for Torino at 58'
  • • Goran Pandev scored the consolation goal for Genoa at 80'
  • • Christian Ansaldi received a red card for Torino at 83'

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Perin (G)
  • 5 A. Izzo (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 32 Pedro Pereira (M)
  • 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 8 A. Bertolacci (M)
  • 24 Daniel Bessa (M)
  • 93 D. Laxalt (M)
  • 17 J. El Yamiq (D)
  • 10 G. Lapadula (F)
  • 45 Iuri Medeiros (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 S. Omeonga
  • 19 G. Pandev
  • 49 G. Rossi
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia
  • 74 E. Salcedo Mora
  • 13 L. Rossettini
  • 23 E. Lamanna
  • 4 I. Cofie
  • 30 L. Rigoni
  • 72 R. Oprut

Torino

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 32 V. Savić (G)
  • 24 E. Moretti (D)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (M)
  • 15 C. Ansaldi (M)
  • 33 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 4 K. Bonifazi (D)
  • 88 T. Rincón (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 14 Iago Falqué (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)
  • 21 Álex Berenguer (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Edera
  • 3 C. Molinaro
  • 6 A. Acquah
  • 23 A. Barreca
  • 22 J. Obi
  • 39 S. Sirigu
  • 5 M. Valdifiori
  • 64 E. Ferigra
  • 13 N. Burdisso
  • 11 M. Niang
  • 1 S. Ichazo

Timeline

  1. Torino
    21' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    N. NKoulou
  2. Torino
    30' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    Iago Falqué · Assist: A. Belotti
  3. Genoa
    38' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Izzo · On: S. Omeonga
  4. Torino
    45' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ansaldi
  5. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Miguel Veloso · On: G. Pandev
  6. Genoa
    58' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Bessa · On: G. Rossi
  7. Torino
    58' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniele Baselli · Assist: C. Ansaldi
  8. Torino
    64' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Iago Falqué · On: S. Edera
  9. Genoa
    69' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Omeonga
  10. Torino
    69' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Emiliano Moretti · On: C. Molinaro
  11. Torino
    77' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: A. Acquah
  12. Genoa
    80' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Pandev
  13. Torino
    83' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ansaldi
  14. Torino
    83' Torino Card · Red Card
    C. Ansaldi

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Torino
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 526 358
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 448 283
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Torino took the lead with a goal from Iago Falqué, assisted by Andrea Belotti, at 30 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Daniele Baselli's goal at 58 minutes gave Torino a crucial two-goal advantage, despite the red card to Christian Ansaldi later on.
  • ▸ Goran Pandev's goal for Genoa at 80 minutes provided a brief moment of hope, but the late red card to Ansaldi ensured Torino maintained their lead.