Torino lost their eight successive away game on Sunday evening as they were beaten 2-0 by Fiorentina.
The Granata made a nightmare start and were behind after only two minutes as Christian Kouame wayward shot was deflected into his own not by Lyanco.
Torino had to wait until the second half for the first real chance, as Andrea Belotti came close to equalling Franco Ossola's record of scoring in eight consecutive games. However, the Toro captain saw his header from Cristian Ansaldi's rebound off the post.
The home side sealed the points with fifteen minutes remaining when Soualiho Meite lost possession on half way, and Franck Ribery assisted Patrick Cutrone who finished well.
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Sunday, 19 July 2020
Fiorentina v Torino Preview
Armando Izzo could come into to replace Lyanco in the starting eleven, whilst Moreno Longo may choose to rotate his squad given the quick turnaround since Thursday's victory.
Andrea Belotti, who has scored in his last seven games, could equal a club record that was set in the era of Grande Torino should he score against the Viola.
Fiorentina did Toro a huge favour in their last game by beating fellow relegation strugglers Lecce, but have not won at home since January and will be looking to rectify that statistice.
Prediction
Fiorentina 2-2 Torino
Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Torino 2-1 Fiorentina
Torino continued their impressive recent form as sealed their a third victory in their last four matches on Sunday afternoon.
With Andrea Belotti injured, Simone Zaza was named in the starting eleven, with the injured Sasa Lukic dropping out from the team who beat Genoa last weekend.
Torino took a deserved lead mid way through the first half when Simone Zaza headed home Cristian Ansaldi's excellent cross.
Fiorentina started the second half well, and twice came close to equalising through Dušan Vlahović and Federico Chiesa. The Viola were made to pay for those misses as they were hit on the counter attack, and Cristian Ansaldi scored a fine individual goal from outside the area.
With Andrea Belotti injured, Simone Zaza was named in the starting eleven, with the injured Sasa Lukic dropping out from the team who beat Genoa last weekend.
Torino took a deserved lead mid way through the first half when Simone Zaza headed home Cristian Ansaldi's excellent cross.
Fiorentina started the second half well, and twice came close to equalising through Dušan Vlahović and Federico Chiesa. The Viola were made to pay for those misses as they were hit on the counter attack, and Cristian Ansaldi scored a fine individual goal from outside the area.
Fiorentina did manage to score a consolation goal in injury time, through former Southampton defender Martín Cáceres, but Toro managed to hold on for all three points.
Forza Toro
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
Fiorentina 1-1 Torino
Torino fought back to earn a point against Fiorentina on Sunday afternoon as they stayed in touch with their fellow Europa League challengers.
As expected, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Emiliano Moretti replaced the suspended Ola Aina and Nicolas Nkoulou, whilst Iago Falque partnered Andrea Belotti upfront.
The Granata were behind after only seven minutes, as comical defending allowed Giovanni Simeone to beat the offside trap and round Salvatore Sirigu to score.
That goal seemed to wake the Granata up from a sluggish start, and they were level just after the half hour mark. Iago Falque held the ball up well, before setting up Daniele Baselli who curled a sensational strike into the top corner from just outside the area.
Salvatore Sirigu was once again Toro's hero as he first denied Giovanni Simeone and then former Toro man Marco Benassi to ensure the two teams went in at half time level.
Alban Lafont almost had an embarrassing moment as Cristian Ansaldi almost caught the young Frenchman off his line with a quickly taken free kick from the half way line, however the Argentine's effort went just over the bar.
Toro perhaps had the better of the second half, but it was the hosts who probably should have claimed all three points, but substitute Dusan Vlahovic headed over from close range and both sides had to settle for a point.
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As expected, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Emiliano Moretti replaced the suspended Ola Aina and Nicolas Nkoulou, whilst Iago Falque partnered Andrea Belotti upfront.
The Granata were behind after only seven minutes, as comical defending allowed Giovanni Simeone to beat the offside trap and round Salvatore Sirigu to score.
That goal seemed to wake the Granata up from a sluggish start, and they were level just after the half hour mark. Iago Falque held the ball up well, before setting up Daniele Baselli who curled a sensational strike into the top corner from just outside the area.
Salvatore Sirigu was once again Toro's hero as he first denied Giovanni Simeone and then former Toro man Marco Benassi to ensure the two teams went in at half time level.
Alban Lafont almost had an embarrassing moment as Cristian Ansaldi almost caught the young Frenchman off his line with a quickly taken free kick from the half way line, however the Argentine's effort went just over the bar.
Toro perhaps had the better of the second half, but it was the hosts who probably should have claimed all three points, but substitute Dusan Vlahovic headed over from close range and both sides had to settle for a point.
Forza Toro
Saturday, 30 March 2019
Fiorentina v Torino Preview
The Granata will be without the suspended Ola Aina and Nicolas Nkoulou, so Emiliano Moretti and Lorenzo De Silvestri should both feature against their former side.
The home side will be without the injured Federico Chiesa, who scored two late goals when the Viola knocked Toro out of the Coppa Italia back in January.
Fiorentina are without a win in their last four matches and will be looking for a positive result to keep alive their own hopes of European qualification via the league.
Prediction
Fiorentina 1-1 Torino
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Torino 0-2 Fiorentina
Torino were knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Fiorentina on Sunday afternoon after conceding two late Federico Chiesa goals.
As expected, Toro named their strongest available line up, although Simone Zaza picked up an injury in training so was not on the bench.
In a first half devoid of quality, it was the away side who had the best chances, with Jordan Veretout and then Kevin Mirallas both forcing Salvatore Sirigu into saves.
Toro made a much better start to the second half, and Andrea Belotti had a great chance at the far post, but his volley was blocked.
Lorenzo De Silvestri had a good chance after Ola Aina's excellent cross, but the wing back headed over the bar. The former Fiorentina man then thought he had made amends and opened the scoring, but his effort, after a lengthy VAR delay, was disallowed.
With three minutes remaining, Torino were caught on the counter attack from their own corner and Giovanni Simeone used his pace to escape the Toro defence. Whilst his shot was saved by Sirigu, Federico Chiesa was on hand to score.
In injury time, the Viola once again caught Toro on the break, as Chiesa outpaced substitute Lyanco and finished well past Sirigu to ensure Fiorentina's passage into the Coppa Italia quarter finals.
As expected, Toro named their strongest available line up, although Simone Zaza picked up an injury in training so was not on the bench.
In a first half devoid of quality, it was the away side who had the best chances, with Jordan Veretout and then Kevin Mirallas both forcing Salvatore Sirigu into saves.
Toro made a much better start to the second half, and Andrea Belotti had a great chance at the far post, but his volley was blocked.
Lorenzo De Silvestri had a good chance after Ola Aina's excellent cross, but the wing back headed over the bar. The former Fiorentina man then thought he had made amends and opened the scoring, but his effort, after a lengthy VAR delay, was disallowed.
With three minutes remaining, Torino were caught on the counter attack from their own corner and Giovanni Simeone used his pace to escape the Toro defence. Whilst his shot was saved by Sirigu, Federico Chiesa was on hand to score.
In injury time, the Viola once again caught Toro on the break, as Chiesa outpaced substitute Lyanco and finished well past Sirigu to ensure Fiorentina's passage into the Coppa Italia quarter finals.
Saturday, 12 January 2019
Torino v Fiorentina Preview
Both sides are likely to name a full strength side, with the cup being seen as an extra route to Europa League qualification.
In the Serie A game between the two sides back in October, former Toro midfielder Marco Benassi gave the Viola an early lead, but Toro equalised via an Alban Lafont own goal.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Fiorentina (Torino to win on penalties)
Thursday, 1 November 2018
Torino 1-1 Fiorentina
Torino made it five games unbeaten as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Fiorentina at the Stadio Grande Torino on Saturday evening.
Ola Aina came back into the team in favour or Alex Berenguer, whilst Koffi Djidji was once again preferred to Emiliano Moretti.
Toro made the worst possible start, and were behind after only two minutes as statuesque from Lorenzo De Silvestri saw the ball ricocheted into the path of former Torino midfielder Marco Benassi who finished well.
However, Torino responded well and were level ten minutes later when Ola Aina's shot hit the post, then the unfortunate Alban Lafont and into the net.
Torino had an excellent chance to take the lead in the second half, but Iago Falque's well hit shot from outside the area was well saved by Lafont.
At the other end, Giovanni Simeone and Kevin Mirallas both had chances to win the game for Fiorentina, but Salvatore Sirigu was able to deny them both and the game ended level.
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Ola Aina came back into the team in favour or Alex Berenguer, whilst Koffi Djidji was once again preferred to Emiliano Moretti.
Toro made the worst possible start, and were behind after only two minutes as statuesque from Lorenzo De Silvestri saw the ball ricocheted into the path of former Torino midfielder Marco Benassi who finished well.
However, Torino responded well and were level ten minutes later when Ola Aina's shot hit the post, then the unfortunate Alban Lafont and into the net.
Torino had an excellent chance to take the lead in the second half, but Iago Falque's well hit shot from outside the area was well saved by Lafont.
At the other end, Giovanni Simeone and Kevin Mirallas both had chances to win the game for Fiorentina, but Salvatore Sirigu was able to deny them both and the game ended level.
Forza Toro
Friday, 26 October 2018
Torino v Fiorentina Preview
Lyanco has been included in the squad for the first time since December following injury, whilst Simone Zaza could start in favour of Andrea Belotti, who is without a goal from open play since the end of August.
Fiorentina are above Toro in the Serie A table, but of their fourteen points they have gained this season, only one has been gained away from home.
Prediction
Torino 2-1 Fiorentina
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Torino 1-2 Fiorentina
Torino produced their worst performance of the season as they fell to a fourth consecutive defeat at home to Fiorentina.
Walter Mazzarri made one change from the team who were beaten at Roma as Mirko Valdifiori replaced Daniele Baselli who missed out with flu.
It was a chaotic opening few minutes, as Fiorentina were awarded a penalty when Giovanni Simeone went down in the area under a challenge from Emiliano Moretti, however this decision was reversed after consulting VAR.
However, moments later, Fiorentina were awarded a penalty, as Lorenzo De Silvestri handled Cristiano Biraghi's shot. Despite initially being turned down by referee Claudio Gavillucci, the Viola's appeal went to VAR and they were eventually awarded a penalty. However, Salvatore Sirigu saved Jordan Veretout's weak effort.
Toro were struggling to get going and create chances, although Nicolas N'Koulou did have a half chance from a corner.
Fiorentina took the lead on the hour mark as Afriyie Acquah lost the ball in his own half and Jordan Veretout atoned for his earlier penalty miss by curling the ball past Sirigu. Adem Ljajic came on to make a rare appearance as a substitute to try and create an equalise, and the Serbian did just that.
Five minutes before full time, Ljajic's clever free kick was converted by Andrea Belotti to equalise for Toro.
However, the drama did not end there, and in injury time, another handball decision went to VAR after initially being turned down by Gavillucci who was having a miserable afternoon. VAR adjudged that Cristian Ansaldi did handle Biraghi's cross and Fiorentina were awarded their second penalty of the game.
Substitute Cyril Thereau made no mistake and converted the spot kick to earn Fiorentina all three points and to finally end Toro's hopes of European qualification, with the Granata now eight points away from 7th place with only ten games remaining.
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Walter Mazzarri made one change from the team who were beaten at Roma as Mirko Valdifiori replaced Daniele Baselli who missed out with flu.
It was a chaotic opening few minutes, as Fiorentina were awarded a penalty when Giovanni Simeone went down in the area under a challenge from Emiliano Moretti, however this decision was reversed after consulting VAR.
However, moments later, Fiorentina were awarded a penalty, as Lorenzo De Silvestri handled Cristiano Biraghi's shot. Despite initially being turned down by referee Claudio Gavillucci, the Viola's appeal went to VAR and they were eventually awarded a penalty. However, Salvatore Sirigu saved Jordan Veretout's weak effort.
Toro were struggling to get going and create chances, although Nicolas N'Koulou did have a half chance from a corner.
Fiorentina took the lead on the hour mark as Afriyie Acquah lost the ball in his own half and Jordan Veretout atoned for his earlier penalty miss by curling the ball past Sirigu. Adem Ljajic came on to make a rare appearance as a substitute to try and create an equalise, and the Serbian did just that.
Five minutes before full time, Ljajic's clever free kick was converted by Andrea Belotti to equalise for Toro.
However, the drama did not end there, and in injury time, another handball decision went to VAR after initially being turned down by Gavillucci who was having a miserable afternoon. VAR adjudged that Cristian Ansaldi did handle Biraghi's cross and Fiorentina were awarded their second penalty of the game.
Substitute Cyril Thereau made no mistake and converted the spot kick to earn Fiorentina all three points and to finally end Toro's hopes of European qualification, with the Granata now eight points away from 7th place with only ten games remaining.
Forza Toro
Friday, 16 March 2018
Torino v Fiorentina Preview
Toro had an improved performance in their last match against Roma, particularly in the first half, but were disappointing after conceding the first goal.
M'Baye Niang could return to the starting eleven, whilst Nicolas Burdisso has returned from suspension.
This fixture is bound to be an emotional affair, following the tragic death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori only two weeks ago. Fiorentina come into this match in good form, having won three of their last five games, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Benevento last weekend.
Prediction
Torino 2-1 Fiorentina
Friday, 27 October 2017
Fiorentina 3-0 Torino
Torino's poor form continued as they fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina, and ended the match with only ten men.
Antonio Barreca replaced Cristian Molinaro in the only change from Sunday's defeat against Roma, and Toro started the game brightly.
Iago Falque almost capitalised on Marco Sportiello's poor goal kick, however the Spaniard's shot was deflected wide.
The home side took the lead somewhat against the run of play, and it was obviously former Toro midfielder Marco Benassi who scored the goal, with a powerful strike past Salvatore Sirigu.
Torino responded well, and Emiliano Moretti volleyed against the bar after the Viola failed to clear from a corner.
Sinisa Mihajlovic made a change at half time, as Alex Berenguer replaced Umar Sadiq and M'Baye Niang moved upfront. The substitution almost paid off immediately, as Niang went through on goal, but the crossbar denied the Granata once again.
Salvatore Sirigu was keeping the Granata in the contest as the former Palermo man made excellent saves to twice deny Federico Chiesa, as well as making a sensational save from Valentin Eysseric.
However, he could do nothing to deny Giovanni Simeone, who doubled Fiorentina's lead with an excellent half-volley from just outside the area. The match was ended as a contest less than ten minutes later when Antonio Barreca was adjudged to have pushed Chiesa in the area and was harshly sent off.
Khouma Babacar converted the penalty to add more misery to the visiting Torino supporters and also increase the pressure on Granata coach Sinisa Mihajlovic who may need to beat Cagliari on Sunday to save his job.
Forza Toro
Antonio Barreca replaced Cristian Molinaro in the only change from Sunday's defeat against Roma, and Toro started the game brightly.
Iago Falque almost capitalised on Marco Sportiello's poor goal kick, however the Spaniard's shot was deflected wide.
The home side took the lead somewhat against the run of play, and it was obviously former Toro midfielder Marco Benassi who scored the goal, with a powerful strike past Salvatore Sirigu.
Torino responded well, and Emiliano Moretti volleyed against the bar after the Viola failed to clear from a corner.
Sinisa Mihajlovic made a change at half time, as Alex Berenguer replaced Umar Sadiq and M'Baye Niang moved upfront. The substitution almost paid off immediately, as Niang went through on goal, but the crossbar denied the Granata once again.
Salvatore Sirigu was keeping the Granata in the contest as the former Palermo man made excellent saves to twice deny Federico Chiesa, as well as making a sensational save from Valentin Eysseric.
However, he could do nothing to deny Giovanni Simeone, who doubled Fiorentina's lead with an excellent half-volley from just outside the area. The match was ended as a contest less than ten minutes later when Antonio Barreca was adjudged to have pushed Chiesa in the area and was harshly sent off.
Khouma Babacar converted the penalty to add more misery to the visiting Torino supporters and also increase the pressure on Granata coach Sinisa Mihajlovic who may need to beat Cagliari on Sunday to save his job.
Forza Toro
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Fiorentina v Torino Preview
Antonio Barreca should start at left back after returning from injury, whilst Umar Sadiq is expected to keep his place up front.
Fiorentina are one place above Torino in the Serie A table on goal difference, but come into this match in much better form having won their last two matches.
Former Toro midfielder Marco Benassi, who joined the Viola in the summer, was on target in Sunday's 3-0 victory at Benevento.
Prediction
Fiorentina 2-2 Torino
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Fiorentina 2-2 Torino
Torino fought back from 2-0 down against Fiorentina on Monday night to somehow earn themselves a point.
Arlind Ajeti returned to the centre of defence in place of Lorenzo De Silvestri, whilst Lucas Boyé was preferred to Adem Ljajic on the left wing.
Toro were behind after only eight minutes as hesitant defending allowed Riccardo Saponara to score after Joe Hart had parried Borja Valero's initial effort. An error from Ajeti put Nikola Kalinic through on goal to double the Viola's lead, but the Croatian international was denied by Hart.
Fiorentina were creating chances almost at will, and deservedly doubled their lead when Kalinic headed home Valero's corner.
Toro finally woke up with thirty minutes remaining and were awarded a penalty when Lucas Boyé was upended in the area by Carlos Salcedo. However, Toro's penalty woes continued as Andrea Belotti hit the bar with the spot kick,
Belotti would make amends three minutes later as he headed home from close range after an excellent assist from Emilano Moretti. The home side's fragile confidence was now beginning to show, and with only five minutes remaining Toro scored an equaliser as Andrea Belotti scored his second of the game after Daniele Baselli's clever assist.
Toro somehow emerged from Florence with a point despite only really turning up for the final thirty minutes, and the game should have already been beyond them by that point. Whilst the character shown to get back into the game was admirable, the performance in the first hour was certainly concerning.
Forza Toro
Arlind Ajeti returned to the centre of defence in place of Lorenzo De Silvestri, whilst Lucas Boyé was preferred to Adem Ljajic on the left wing.
Toro were behind after only eight minutes as hesitant defending allowed Riccardo Saponara to score after Joe Hart had parried Borja Valero's initial effort. An error from Ajeti put Nikola Kalinic through on goal to double the Viola's lead, but the Croatian international was denied by Hart.
Fiorentina were creating chances almost at will, and deservedly doubled their lead when Kalinic headed home Valero's corner.
Toro finally woke up with thirty minutes remaining and were awarded a penalty when Lucas Boyé was upended in the area by Carlos Salcedo. However, Toro's penalty woes continued as Andrea Belotti hit the bar with the spot kick,
Belotti would make amends three minutes later as he headed home from close range after an excellent assist from Emilano Moretti. The home side's fragile confidence was now beginning to show, and with only five minutes remaining Toro scored an equaliser as Andrea Belotti scored his second of the game after Daniele Baselli's clever assist.
Toro somehow emerged from Florence with a point despite only really turning up for the final thirty minutes, and the game should have already been beyond them by that point. Whilst the character shown to get back into the game was admirable, the performance in the first hour was certainly concerning.
Forza Toro
Monday, 27 February 2017
Fiorentina v Torino Preview
Without a victory away from home since November, Torino travel to Florence on Monday
evening in search of a long-awaited three points on the road.Brazilian defenders Carlao and Leandro Castan miss out once more, so full back Lorenzo De Silvestri could continue at centre back against his former team.
Fiorentina were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday despite holding a 3-0 aggregate lead at one stage against Gernan team Borussia Mönchengladbach, so Toro will be looking to exploit any confidence issues from the home side.
Prediction
Fiorentina 1-1 Torino
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Torino 2-1 Fiorentina
Torino continued their recent form with an impressive 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Sunday evening.
Sinisa Mihajlovic made only two changes from the side who beat Roma last weekend with Davide Zappacosta and Afriyie Acquah coming in to replace the injured Lorenzo De Silvestri and Joel Obi.
Just as they had seven days previously, Toro started well and Andrea Belotti came close early on when his header hit the side netting. The Granata were ahead after just fifteen minutes when Iago Falque won the ball and then drove at the Viola defence before finishing with a lovely left footed finish past Ciprian Tătărușanu.
Nikola Kalinic had the best chance of the first half for Fiorentina, but his free header was straight at Joe Hart who was able to turn it away for a corner.
Toro doubled their lead on the hour mark when Falque turned provider when his exquisite pass found captain Marco Benassi who turned and finished well.
Joe Hart made another good save to deny Borja Valero, but the England international could do nothing to prevent Khouma Babacar from getting a goal back with ten minutes remaining, as the Senegalese striker lost Luca Rossettini before heading home.
Substitute Josef Martinez could have added a third for Toro but he was denied by Tătărușanu, but in the end it didn't matter as Torino held on for all three points.
Forza Toro
Sinisa Mihajlovic made only two changes from the side who beat Roma last weekend with Davide Zappacosta and Afriyie Acquah coming in to replace the injured Lorenzo De Silvestri and Joel Obi.
Just as they had seven days previously, Toro started well and Andrea Belotti came close early on when his header hit the side netting. The Granata were ahead after just fifteen minutes when Iago Falque won the ball and then drove at the Viola defence before finishing with a lovely left footed finish past Ciprian Tătărușanu.
Nikola Kalinic had the best chance of the first half for Fiorentina, but his free header was straight at Joe Hart who was able to turn it away for a corner.
Toro doubled their lead on the hour mark when Falque turned provider when his exquisite pass found captain Marco Benassi who turned and finished well.
Joe Hart made another good save to deny Borja Valero, but the England international could do nothing to prevent Khouma Babacar from getting a goal back with ten minutes remaining, as the Senegalese striker lost Luca Rossettini before heading home.
Substitute Josef Martinez could have added a third for Toro but he was denied by Tătărușanu, but in the end it didn't matter as Torino held on for all three points.
Forza Toro
Saturday, 1 October 2016
Torino v Fiorentina Preview
Maxi Lopez and Adem Ljajic are both available for selection, but the impressive form of Lucas Boyé means that the Argentine youngster should retain his place.
Fiorentina come into this game in good form having thrashed Azerbaijani side Qarabağ 5-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, however the Viola are yet to win away from home this season.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Fiorentina
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
Fiorentina 2-0 Torino
Torino's poor away form continued as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday afternoon,
Cristian Molinaro, Daniele Baselli and Giuseppe Vives all came back into the team, whilst Ciro Immobile continued alongside Andrea Belotti in attack.
Toro should have taken the lead after only five minutes, but Davide Zappacosta headed over the ball when well placed.
Davide Astori somehow headed wide from close range for the home side, however they were soon ahead thanks to Josip Iličić's excellent free kick.
Daniele Baselli had Torino's best chance of the second half, but his volley was turned round the post by Viola keeper Ciprian Tătăruşanu.
The result was put beyond any doubt with ten minutes remaining when Manuel Pasqual's corner was met with a thumping header from Gonzalo Rodriguez.
Forza Toro!
Cristian Molinaro, Daniele Baselli and Giuseppe Vives all came back into the team, whilst Ciro Immobile continued alongside Andrea Belotti in attack.
Toro should have taken the lead after only five minutes, but Davide Zappacosta headed over the ball when well placed.
Davide Astori somehow headed wide from close range for the home side, however they were soon ahead thanks to Josip Iličić's excellent free kick.
Daniele Baselli had Torino's best chance of the second half, but his volley was turned round the post by Viola keeper Ciprian Tătăruşanu.
The result was put beyond any doubt with ten minutes remaining when Manuel Pasqual's corner was met with a thumping header from Gonzalo Rodriguez.
Forza Toro!
Saturday, 23 January 2016
Fiorentina v Torino Preview
The Granata were impressive in midweek against Sassuolo and Giampiero Ventura may be tempted to stick with much of the same team for this difficult trip to Florence.
Maxi Lopez has once again not made the squad amid concerns about his weight, therefore Ciro Immobile and Andrea Belottis should have opportunity to continue their promising partnership upfront.
The Viola have been title contenders for much of this season, but have lost their last two games against Lazio and AC Milan.
Prediction
Fiorentina 2-1 Torino
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Torino 3-1 Fiorentina
Torino maintained their 100% record as for the third time this season they came from behind to win, with an impressive 3-1 victory against Fiorentina.
Toro only made two changes from the team who beat Frosinone as Giuseppe Vives and Josef Martinez came in for Alessandro Gazzi and Maxi Lopez.
The Granata made a slow start and were behind early on once again, as Nikola Kalinic's header was initially saved by Daniele Padelli but the rebound found former Bolton defender Marcos Alonso who tapped in.
Alonso then risked the wrath of the Curva Maratona by imitating a bull fighter in his celebration, a gesture which was deemed to be provocative by the referee and the Spaniard received a yellow card for his troubles. To Alonso's credit, he immediately issued an apology and stated that he never intended to offend the Toro supporters.
The home side were outclassed by the visitors in the first half and chances were limited, although Ciprian Tatarusanu did tip a Fabio Quagliarella header over the bar.
With twenty minutes remaining the Granata finally scored their equaliser as Emiliano Moretti pounced in the area following a corner and found the net with an excellent left footed volley.
And incredibly, a minute later, Toro were in the lead as Bruno Peres found Fabio Quagliarella who calmly slid the ball past Tatarusanu from a tight angle.
The result was put beyond any doubt with thirteen minutes remaining when Daniele Baselli skipped past Borja Valero and fired the ball into the top corner from fully thirty yards.
This was an impressive result against a strong Fiorentina side, although Giampiero Ventura will be worried by Toro's defensive frailties which have seen them concede early on in each of their three fixtures this season.
Forza Toro
Toro only made two changes from the team who beat Frosinone as Giuseppe Vives and Josef Martinez came in for Alessandro Gazzi and Maxi Lopez.
The Granata made a slow start and were behind early on once again, as Nikola Kalinic's header was initially saved by Daniele Padelli but the rebound found former Bolton defender Marcos Alonso who tapped in.
Alonso then risked the wrath of the Curva Maratona by imitating a bull fighter in his celebration, a gesture which was deemed to be provocative by the referee and the Spaniard received a yellow card for his troubles. To Alonso's credit, he immediately issued an apology and stated that he never intended to offend the Toro supporters.
The home side were outclassed by the visitors in the first half and chances were limited, although Ciprian Tatarusanu did tip a Fabio Quagliarella header over the bar.
With twenty minutes remaining the Granata finally scored their equaliser as Emiliano Moretti pounced in the area following a corner and found the net with an excellent left footed volley.
And incredibly, a minute later, Toro were in the lead as Bruno Peres found Fabio Quagliarella who calmly slid the ball past Tatarusanu from a tight angle.
The result was put beyond any doubt with thirteen minutes remaining when Daniele Baselli skipped past Borja Valero and fired the ball into the top corner from fully thirty yards.
This was an impressive result against a strong Fiorentina side, although Giampiero Ventura will be worried by Toro's defensive frailties which have seen them concede early on in each of their three fixtures this season.
Forza Toro
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