The Serie A fixture between Torino and Roma concluded with an impressive 2-0 triumph for the visitors. Donyell Malen opened the scoring for Roma in the 25th minute of the first half, setting the tone for the match. Just minutes into the second half, Paulo Dybala doubled the lead with a goal in the 71st minute.
Paulo Dybala was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, showcasing his skills by scoring a goal and attempting five shots on target. Donyell Malen also had a noteworthy performance, netting one goal and taking four shots.
Torino’s manager, Marco Baroni, opted for a tactical setup of 3-5-2, fielding Alberto Paleari in goal, supported by defenders Adrien Tamèze, Ardian Ismajli, and Saúl Coco. The midfield comprised Valentino Lazaro, Nikola Vlasic, Emirhan Ilkhan, Gvidas Gineitis, and Zakaria Aboukhlal, while Cyril Ngongé and Che Adams led the attack.
On the other side, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma lined up in a 3-4-3 formation with Mile Svilar as the goalkeeper. The defensive line included Gianluca Mancini, Evan N’Dicka, and Mario Hermoso. The midfield featured Devyne Rensch, Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, and Wesley França, supporting the attacking trio of Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen, and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
The match was officiated by referee Daniele Chiffi at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
In the upcoming fixtures, Torino will visit Como 1907 while Roma will host AC Milan. Following this match, Torino finds itself in 13th place in the league standings with 23 points, meanwhile, Roma sits in 4th place with 42 points.
Substitutions for Torino
- 32’ 1H – Zakaria Aboukhlal replaced by Marcus Pedersen
- 45’ 2H – Gvidas Gineitis replaced by Cesare Casadei
Yellow Cards for Torino:
- 8’ 1H Ardian Ismajli (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
- 45’ 2H Nikola Vlasic (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Roma
- 22’ 1H – Mario Hermoso replaced by Daniele Ghilardi
- 51’ 2H – Lorenzo Pellegrini replaced by Matías Soulé
- 75’ 2H – Donyell Malen replaced by Robinio Vaz
- 76’ 2H – Paulo Dybala replaced by Niccolò Pisilli; Devyne Rensch replaced by Kostas Tsimikas; Cyril Ngongé replaced by Alieu Njie; Emirhan Ilkhan replaced by Tino Anjorin
Yellow Card for Roma:
- 9’ 2H Gianluca Mancini (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)