Match report
AS Roma Defeats Torino 3-2 in Serie A Clash
Torino
2–3
FT
AS Roma
Jul 29, 2020
AS Roma secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Torino in a pulsating Serie A encounter. The match saw early exchanges with goals from A. Berenguer for Torino and Edin Dzeko for AS Roma, followed by an emphatic header from Chris Smalling. Despite Torino's spirited comeback and a penalty conceded by AS Roma, the Giallorossi held their nerve to secure three crucial points.
Key Facts
- • 14' - Torino's A. Berenguer opens the scoring, assisted by S. Zaza
- • 16' - AS Roma's Edin Dzeko equalizes, assisted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- • 23' - Chris Smalling puts AS Roma ahead with a header from Carles Pérez's assist
- • 61' - Amadou Diawara scores from the penalty spot for AS Roma
- • 65' - Torino's W. Singo finds the back of the net to close the gap
Lineups
Torino
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 18 Samir Ujkani (G)
- 4 Lyanco (D)
- 33 Nicolas N'Koulou (D)
- 36 Gleison Bremer (D)
- 17 Wilfried Stephane Singo (M)
- 23 Soualiho Meïté (M)
- 7 Saša Lukić (M)
- 15 Cristian Ansaldi (M)
- 24 Simone Verdi (F)
- 21 Alex Berenguer (F)
- 11 Simone Zaza (F)
Substitutes
- 39 Salvatore Sirigu
- 25 Antonio Rosati
- 30 Koffi Djidji
- 34 Ola Aina
- 27 Emin Ghazoini
- 56 Patrick Enrici
- 77 Christian Celesia
- 19 Jean Freddi Greco
- 45 Mihael Onișa
- 44 Mattia Sandri
- 80 Michel Ndary Adopo
- 9 Andrea Belotti
AS Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 Pau López (G)
- 23 Gianluca Mancini (D)
- 6 Chris Smalling (D)
- 11 Aleksandar Kolarov (D)
- 33 Bruno Peres (M)
- 42 Amadou Diawara (M)
- 4 Bryan Cristante (M)
- 37 Leonardo Spinazzola (M)
- 31 Carles Pérez (F)
- 77 Henrikh Mkhitaryan (F)
- 9 Edin Džeko (F)
Substitutes
- 63 Daniel Fuzato
- 41 Roger Ibañez
- 2 Davide Zappacosta
- 20 Federico Fazio
- 21 Jordan Veretout
- 27 Javier Pastore
- 17 Cengiz Ünder
- 14 Gonzalo Villar
- 22 Nicolò Zaniolo
- 19 Nikola Kalinić
- 99 Justin Kluivert
- 8 Diego Perotti
Timeline
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14' Torino Goal · Normal GoalA. Berenguer · Assist: S. Zaza -
16' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: Henrikh Mkhitaryan -
23' Torino Card · Yellow CardLyancoRoughing
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23' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalChris Smalling · Assist: Carles Pérez -
35' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardCarles PérezTripping
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38' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardG. ManciniTripping
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46' Torino subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Djidji · On: Lyanco -
50' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Zappacosta · On: L. Spinazzola -
55' Torino Card · Yellow CardSoualiho MeïtéHolding
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61' AS Roma Goal · PenaltyAmadou Diawara -
65' Torino Goal · Normal GoalW. Singo -
72' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Zaniolo · On: Carles Pérez -
72' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3Off: Ibañez · On: Bruno Peres -
72' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Veretout · On: B. Cristante -
75' Torino subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Belotti · On: C. Ansaldi -
81' AS Roma Card · Yellow CardN. ZanioloTripping
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81' Torino subst · Substitution 3Off: Ola Aina · On: A. Berenguer -
88' Torino subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Adopo · On: W. Singo -
90'+2 AS Roma subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Perotti · On: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Match Stats
| Stat | Torino | AS Roma |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 492 | 464 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 427 | 404 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early equalizer by Edin Dzeko after A. Berenguer's opener gave AS Roma momentum
- ▸ Chris Smalling's goal in the 23rd minute shifted the game in favor of AS Roma, despite Torino's brief revival
- ▸ Amadou Diawara's penalty in the 61st minute sealed AS Roma's victory, despite Torino's late push