On Sunday, Torino triumphed over Sassuolo with a score of 1-0 at the Mapei Stadium Città del Tricolore. The crucial moment came in the 65th minute when Nikola Vlasic transformed a penalty kick to give Torino the lead and ultimately seal the match.
Nikola Vlasic was the standout player of the match, making a significant impact by scoring the sole goal. Additionally, he attempted two shots on target, showcasing his offensive prowess.
On the opposing side, Arijanet Muric, the goalie for Sassuolo, was commendable in his performance, managing to save four shots and keeping his team in the contest for most of the game.
Sassuolo’s manager, Fabio Grosso, fielded a 4-3-3 formation featuring Arijanet Muric in goal, with Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, and Josh Doig in defense. The midfield was manned by Aster Vranckx, Nemanja Matic, and Ismael Koné, while Cristian Volpato, Walid Cheddira, and Armand Laurienté led the attack.
In contrast, Torino’s coach Marco Baroni opted for a 3-5-2 setup. Alberto Paleari guarded the net, supported by defenders Adrien Tamèze, Guillermo Maripán, and Ardian Ismajli. The midfield trio included Marcus Pedersen, Gvidas Gineitis, Kristjan Asllani, Nikola Vlasic, and Valentino Lazaro, with Duván Zapata and Che Adams spearheading the forward line.
The match referee was Andrea Calzavara.
Looking ahead, Sassuolo will face Bologna in their next outing, while Torino is set to host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Currently, Torino sits in 10th place with 21 points, while Sassuolo follows closely behind in 12th with 20 points.
Substitutions for Sassuolo
62’ Substitutions: Aster Vranckx out for Luca Lipani, Walid Cheddira out for Luca Moro. 77’ Substitutions: Cristian Volpato out for Alieu Fadera, Josh Doig out for Fali Candé. 78’ Substitution: Armand Laurienté out for Nicholas Pierini.
Yellow Cards for Sassuolo:
32’ Nemanja Matic, 37’ Sebastian Walukiewicz, 76’ Jay Idzes.
Substitutions for Torino
57’ Substitutions: Duván Zapata out for Giovanni Simeone, Gvidas Gineitis out for Ivan Ilic. 84’ Substitution: Che Adams out for Cyril Ngongé. 86’ Substitution: Adrien Tamèze out for Cesare Casadei. 87’ Substitution: Kristjan Asllani out for Cristiano Biraghi.
Yellow Card for Torino:
71’ Ivan Ilic.