Match report

Spezia Defeats Torino 4-1 in Serie A

Spezia
Spezia
4–1
FT
Torino
Torino
May 15, 2021

Spezia stunned Torino with a 4-1 victory in their Serie A match. The home team took an early lead with a goal from R. Saponara and capitalized on two penalties, while M. Nzola and M. Erlic added crucial goals late in the game, securing a significant win for Spezia in the Italian league.

Key Facts

  • • Spezia defeated Torino with a score of 4-1
  • • R. Saponara scored the opening goal for Spezia in the 19th minute
  • • M. Nzola scored two goals including a penalty in the 42nd minute
  • • A. Belotti scored a penalty for Torino in the 55th minute
  • • M. Erlic sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Zoet (G)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 5 R. Marchizza (D)
  • 34 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 21 Salvador Ferrer (D)
  • 23 R. Saponara (F)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 26 T. Pobega (M)
  • 80 K. Agudelo (F)
  • 18 M'Bala Nzola (F)

Substitutes

  • 88 Léo Sena
  • 17 Diego Farias
  • 24 N. Estévez
  • 28 M. Erlić
  • 20 S. Bastoni
  • 91 R. Piccoli
  • 10 L. Agoume
  • 94 I. Provedel
  • 39 C. Dell'Orco
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 69 L. Vignali
  • 31 D. Verde

Torino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 39 S. Sirigu (G)
  • 15 C. Ansaldi (M)
  • 33 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 5 A. Izzo (D)
  • 27 M. Vojvoda (M)
  • 3 Bremer (D)
  • 88 T. Rincón (M)
  • 7 S. Lukić (M)
  • 38 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)
  • 19 A. Sanabria (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Verdi
  • 17 W. Singo
  • 99 A. Buongiorno
  • 11 S. Zaza
  • 8 D. Baselli
  • 18 S. Ujkani
  • 90 R. Sava
  • 13 R. Rodríguez
  • 4 Lyanco
  • 26 F. Bonazzoli

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    19' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Saponara · Assist: K. Agudelo
  2. Spezia
    27' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Agudelo

    Foul

  3. Torino
    32' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Mërgim Vojvoda

    Foul

  4. Spezia
    33' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pobega
  5. Spezia
    42' Spezia Goal · Penalty
    M. Nzola
  6. Torino
    46' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mërgim Vojvoda · On: S. Verdi
  7. Torino
    55' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Izzo · On: W. Singo
  8. Torino
    55' Torino Goal · Penalty
    A. Belotti
  9. Torino
    57' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    T. Rincón

    Foul

  10. Spezia
    57' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ricci · On: Léo Sena
  11. Spezia
    58' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Agudelo · On: Diego Farias
  12. Torino
    63' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lukić · On: A. Buongiorno
  13. Torino
    63' Torino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sanabria · On: S. Zaza
  14. Spezia
    69' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Pobega · On: N. Estevez
  15. Spezia
    74' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nzola · Assist: R. Marchizza
  16. Spezia
    77' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Saponara · On: M. Erlic
  17. Torino
    77' Torino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Rincón · On: Daniele Baselli
  18. Torino
    78' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    A. Buongiorno

    Foul

  19. Spezia
    80' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Farias

    Argument

  20. Torino
    83' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Bremer

    Foul

  21. Spezia
    84' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Erlic · Assist: Diego Farias
  22. Torino
    90' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    S. Verdi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Torino
Fouls 25 17
Pass Accuracy 68% 77%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 282 429
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 191 330
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia's early goal by R. Saponara in the 19th minute set the tone for the match and gave them a crucial early lead
  • ▸ The second half saw Spezia capitalize on momentum with a penalty goal by M. Nzola and a late goal by M. Erlic, which solidified their dominant position in the game