Torino lost their final home game of the season in an entertaining game on Wednesday evening against Roma.
Samir Ujkani made his Toro debut as Moreno Longo chose to rest first choice goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu.
Toro went ahead against the run of play as Simone Zaza set up Alex Berenguer who stylishly rounded his compatriot Pau Lopez to give Toro the lead. That lead did not last long as the away side equalised through Edin Dzeko just two minutes later.
Roma then took the lead as Chris Smalling headed home from Carles Perez's corner as the Giallorossi went into the break in the lead.
Fifteen minutes into the second half, Roma were awarded a penalty as substitute Koffi Djidji upended Edin Dzeko in the area. Replays did suggest as if Djidji may have won the ball, but the penalty was given and Amadou Diawara made no mistake from the spot.
Toro reduced the deficit almost immediately as young defender Wilfried Singo, making his full debut for the club scored a sensational goal.
The Ivorian picked the ball up inside his own half before embarking on an excellent run which culminated in him firing past Pau Lopez.
That proved to be the highlight of the match for Toro as the Granata fell to a 20th defeat in what has been a forgettable (yet also unforgettable) season.
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Sunday, 2 August 2020
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Torino v Roma Preview
With their Serie A status secured, Moreno Longo may look to the future for this game, so a few of Torino's younger players may get the opportunity to impress.
Roma are in excellent form and have won five of their last six matches, and are looking to confirm a 5th placed finish.
Torino surprisingly won the reverse fixture between these sides in January thanks to a brace from Andrea Belotti.
Prediction
Torino 1-3 Roma
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Roma 0-2 Torino
Torino produced their best performance of the season on Sunday evening, as they began 2020 with an impressive victory at Roma.
With Cristian Ansaldi and Bremer suspended, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Koffi Djidji came into the back five.
The Granata made a great start, and captain Andrea Belotti was only denied an early goal when Pau López made an excellent save to tip his goal bound shot onto the post.
Lorenzo De Silvestri also had a great chance for Toro, and the former Lazio man should have done better with his header when well placed.
The home side came into the game, and Torino were once again thankful for Salvatore Sirigu who made excellent saves from Aleksandar Kolarov and then Lorenzo Pellegrini.
On the stroke of half time, Toro took a deserved lead thanks to their captain who fired a powerful shot past Lopez from a difficult angle.
Toro were continuing to create chances in the second half, and for the second time in the game, Lopez had to tip a shot from Belotti onto the woodwork - this time the bar.
Roma had a number of half chances to force an equaliser, but a combination of good defending and poor finishing kept Toro ahead.
With five minutes remaining, Torino were awarded a penalty after a VAR consultation when Chris Smalling clumsily handled the ball in the area. Belotti stepped up to convert and seal an important three points.
Forza Toro
With Cristian Ansaldi and Bremer suspended, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Koffi Djidji came into the back five.
The Granata made a great start, and captain Andrea Belotti was only denied an early goal when Pau López made an excellent save to tip his goal bound shot onto the post.
Lorenzo De Silvestri also had a great chance for Toro, and the former Lazio man should have done better with his header when well placed.
The home side came into the game, and Torino were once again thankful for Salvatore Sirigu who made excellent saves from Aleksandar Kolarov and then Lorenzo Pellegrini.
On the stroke of half time, Toro took a deserved lead thanks to their captain who fired a powerful shot past Lopez from a difficult angle.
Toro were continuing to create chances in the second half, and for the second time in the game, Lopez had to tip a shot from Belotti onto the woodwork - this time the bar.
Roma had a number of half chances to force an equaliser, but a combination of good defending and poor finishing kept Toro ahead.
With five minutes remaining, Torino were awarded a penalty after a VAR consultation when Chris Smalling clumsily handled the ball in the area. Belotti stepped up to convert and seal an important three points.
Forza Toro
Saturday, 4 January 2020
Roma v Torino Preview
Bremer and Cristian Ansaldi are both suspended so Kevin Bonifazi or Koffi Djidi should deputise in the back three, whilst Ola Aina or Diego Laxalt should replace Ansaldi.
Roma ended 2019 in excellent form, winning four of their last five games of the year - whilst also picking up an impressive point at the San Siro against Inter.
Prediction
Roma 3-1 Torino
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Roma 3-2 Torino
Torino's unbeaten away record is no more as they were beaten 3-2 in the Italian capital by Roma on Saturday afternoon.
In the absence of the suspended Armando Izzo, Lyanco made his first league start in over a year, whilst an injury crisis in midfield forced Cristian Ansaldi to play as a makeshift centre midfielder. A late injury in the warm up for Sasa Lukic meant a change in formation and a rare start for Vittorio Parigini.
Despite a bright start, Toro were behind after only fifteen minutes when they failed to clear a set piece, and whilst Nicolo Zaniolo's initial shot was saved by Salvatore Sirigu, he was still able to have a second shot which went past the former PSG keeper.
Roma doubled their lead ten minutes before half time when Salvatore Sirigu upended snooker fanatic Stephen El Shaarawy in the area. That allowed Aleksander Kolarov to step up and send Sirigu the wrong way.
Toro had a chance to reduce the deficit just before half time, but Iago Falque could only hit the post when through on goal.
However, Torino looked a totally different team after half time, and it only took them six minutes to get a goal back, through Tomas Rincon's curling effort from just outside the area.
Mid way through the second half, Torino then scored a deserved equaliser thanks to Cristian Ansaldi's excellent first time volley from nearly twenty-five yards.
However, just five minutes later, Roma regained the lead thanks to El Shaarawy's calm finish following Lorenzo Pellegrini's excellent through ball.
Toro thought they should have had a penalty following a foul by Robin Olsen on Andrea Belotti, but it was not given, and the Granata lost their first away game of the season.
Forza Toro
In the absence of the suspended Armando Izzo, Lyanco made his first league start in over a year, whilst an injury crisis in midfield forced Cristian Ansaldi to play as a makeshift centre midfielder. A late injury in the warm up for Sasa Lukic meant a change in formation and a rare start for Vittorio Parigini.
Despite a bright start, Toro were behind after only fifteen minutes when they failed to clear a set piece, and whilst Nicolo Zaniolo's initial shot was saved by Salvatore Sirigu, he was still able to have a second shot which went past the former PSG keeper.
Roma doubled their lead ten minutes before half time when Salvatore Sirigu upended snooker fanatic Stephen El Shaarawy in the area. That allowed Aleksander Kolarov to step up and send Sirigu the wrong way.
Toro had a chance to reduce the deficit just before half time, but Iago Falque could only hit the post when through on goal.
However, Torino looked a totally different team after half time, and it only took them six minutes to get a goal back, through Tomas Rincon's curling effort from just outside the area.
Mid way through the second half, Torino then scored a deserved equaliser thanks to Cristian Ansaldi's excellent first time volley from nearly twenty-five yards.
However, just five minutes later, Roma regained the lead thanks to El Shaarawy's calm finish following Lorenzo Pellegrini's excellent through ball.
Toro thought they should have had a penalty following a foul by Robin Olsen on Andrea Belotti, but it was not given, and the Granata lost their first away game of the season.
Forza Toro
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Torino 0-1 Roma
Torino started the season with a defeat after a last minute wonder goal by Edin Dzeko condemned the Granata to an undeserved defeat.
Armando Izzo and Soualiho Meite made their league debuts for Torino whilst deadline day signings Roberto Soriano and Simone Zaza started on the bench.
Roma made the better start and could have been ahead through Edin Dzeko, but the Bosnian missed the target from close range. However, Toro had the best chance of the half following a quick fire counter attack led to Tomas Rincon hitting the bar.
Torino thought they had taken the lead in the early stages of the second half, when substitute Ola Aina crossed for Iago Falque to score, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review showed Aina to be narrowly offside.
Soualiho Meite went close to a first Toro goal but his long range effort was well saved by Robin Olsen.
In the dying stages, Roma claimed all three points when Justin Kluivert's deep cross was expertly volleyed home to deny Torino a deserved point.
Forza Toro
Armando Izzo and Soualiho Meite made their league debuts for Torino whilst deadline day signings Roberto Soriano and Simone Zaza started on the bench.
Roma made the better start and could have been ahead through Edin Dzeko, but the Bosnian missed the target from close range. However, Toro had the best chance of the half following a quick fire counter attack led to Tomas Rincon hitting the bar.
Torino thought they had taken the lead in the early stages of the second half, when substitute Ola Aina crossed for Iago Falque to score, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review showed Aina to be narrowly offside.
Soualiho Meite went close to a first Toro goal but his long range effort was well saved by Robin Olsen.
In the dying stages, Roma claimed all three points when Justin Kluivert's deep cross was expertly volleyed home to deny Torino a deserved point.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 19 August 2018
Torino v Roma Preview
Toro have included deadline day signings Roberto Soriano and Simone Zaza in their squad, but it would be a surprise to see them start the match given their lack of training with their new team mates.
Cristian Ansaldi is suspended so Alex Berenguer should start at left wing back, whilst Emiliano Moretti or Bremer should partner Armando Izzo and Nicolas N'Koulou in the back three.
Opponents Roma have also had a busy summer by selling Radja Nainggolan and Alisson and bringing in a number of new faces including Justin Kluivert, Javier Pastore and Bryan Cristante.
Roma won this fixture last season with a narrow 1-0 victory that was settled by Aleksandar Kolarov's free kick.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Roma
Monday, 12 March 2018
Roma 3-0 Torino
Torino lost a third successive game as they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Champions League contenders Roma on Friday night.
Alex Berenguer and Daniele Baselli both came into the starting eleven, in place of M'Baye Niang and Joel Obi.
Toro were the better side in the first half, and Roma keeper Alisson had to make a great save to tip Iago Falque's low shot round the post. Falque then turned provided as his excellent cross found Andrea Belotti, he somehow blazed the ball over the bar.
The Granata were continuing to create chances, as they recovered the ball inside the Roma half and Afriyie Acquah forced another save out of Alisson.
Roma took the lead ten minutes into the second half as Kostas Manolas headed home Alessandro Florenzi's excellent cross. Toro struggled to react after going a goal behind, and with less than twenty minutes remaining, Roma doubled their lead as Daniele De Rossi reacted quickest as Toro failed to clear a free kick.
In injury time, Roma added a third goal through substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini which was harsh on Toro, especially considering their promising first half performance.
Forza Toro
Alex Berenguer and Daniele Baselli both came into the starting eleven, in place of M'Baye Niang and Joel Obi.
Toro were the better side in the first half, and Roma keeper Alisson had to make a great save to tip Iago Falque's low shot round the post. Falque then turned provided as his excellent cross found Andrea Belotti, he somehow blazed the ball over the bar.
The Granata were continuing to create chances, as they recovered the ball inside the Roma half and Afriyie Acquah forced another save out of Alisson.
Roma took the lead ten minutes into the second half as Kostas Manolas headed home Alessandro Florenzi's excellent cross. Toro struggled to react after going a goal behind, and with less than twenty minutes remaining, Roma doubled their lead as Daniele De Rossi reacted quickest as Toro failed to clear a free kick.
In injury time, Roma added a third goal through substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini which was harsh on Toro, especially considering their promising first half performance.
Forza Toro
Friday, 9 March 2018
Roma v Torino Preview
Toro have already knocked Roma out of the Coppa Italia, whilst they also shocked city rivals Lazio 3-1 in the same stadium after Ciro Immobile received a first half red card.
The Granata have not played for a fortnight after their home match against Crotone was postponed following the tragic death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori.
Roma come into this match in good form, after beating league leaders Napoli 4-2 at the San Paolo last Saturday - although Edin Dzeko is suspended for this game.
Prediction
Roma 2-2 Torino
Saturday, 23 December 2017
Roma 1-2 Torino
Torino produced an excellent away performance to progress to the Quarter Finals of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night.
As expected Sinisa Mihajlovic did rotate his team, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Lyanco, Joel Obi, Afriyie Acquah, M'Baye Niang and Simone Edera all coming into the starting eleven.
Toro started well, and Lukasz Skorupski made an excellent save to deny Lorenzo De Silvestri from scoring a header.
At the other end, Stephan El Shaarawy came so close to giving Roma the lead but his long range shot hit the bar.
Skorupski once again performed heroics by denying Andrea Belotti's header, but this time the ball fell to Lorenzo De Silvestri and the former Lazio defender converted the rebound.
In the second half, Toro were looking a threat on the counter attack, and Simone Edera could have doubled their lead but the youngster's lofted finish from Afriyie Acquah's assist went over the bar.
Roma hit the woodwork for the second time in the match, as Patrik Schick's header glanced off the post.
Toro took advantage of that bit of fortune by doubling their lead almost immediately, as substitute Alex Berenguer delivered an outstanding cross that was headed home by Simone Edera - his second goal in a month at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma had a chance back into the tie when they were awarded a penalty as Emiliano Moretti was harshly adjudged to have pulled back Schick, however, Edin Dzeko was denied by a magnificent save by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
With five minutes remaining, the home side did reduce the arrears as Patrik Schick finished well from inside the area, but Toro held on and will now face neighbours Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter finals.
Forza Toro
As expected Sinisa Mihajlovic did rotate his team, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Lyanco, Joel Obi, Afriyie Acquah, M'Baye Niang and Simone Edera all coming into the starting eleven.
Toro started well, and Lukasz Skorupski made an excellent save to deny Lorenzo De Silvestri from scoring a header.
At the other end, Stephan El Shaarawy came so close to giving Roma the lead but his long range shot hit the bar.
Skorupski once again performed heroics by denying Andrea Belotti's header, but this time the ball fell to Lorenzo De Silvestri and the former Lazio defender converted the rebound.
In the second half, Toro were looking a threat on the counter attack, and Simone Edera could have doubled their lead but the youngster's lofted finish from Afriyie Acquah's assist went over the bar.
Roma hit the woodwork for the second time in the match, as Patrik Schick's header glanced off the post.
Toro took advantage of that bit of fortune by doubling their lead almost immediately, as substitute Alex Berenguer delivered an outstanding cross that was headed home by Simone Edera - his second goal in a month at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma had a chance back into the tie when they were awarded a penalty as Emiliano Moretti was harshly adjudged to have pulled back Schick, however, Edin Dzeko was denied by a magnificent save by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
With five minutes remaining, the home side did reduce the arrears as Patrik Schick finished well from inside the area, but Toro held on and will now face neighbours Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter finals.
Forza Toro
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Roma v Torino Preview
Defenders Kevin Bonifazi and Lyanco could receive rare starts, whilst Simone Edera and M'Baye Niang could also come into the team as Sinisa Mihajlovic may choose to rotate his squad.
Roma are enjoying an impressive campaign under new coach Eusebio Di Francesco, and have already beaten Torino once this season already, a narrow 1-0 victory in Turin back in October.
Prediction
Roma 2-1 Torino
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Torino 0-1 Roma
Torino's winless run stretched to four matches as they fell to a narrow defeat to Roma on Sunday afternoon.
Toro were unchanged from the team who drew with Crotone last week, with striker Umar Sadiq continuing to deputise for the injured Andrea Belotti.
The unorthodox Sadiq was causing problems for his parent club, when he could stay onside, and the Nigerian blazed over the bar when through on goal.
On the stroke of half time, Roma should have taken the lead but Kevin Strootman somehow failed to convert from only two yards out.
Toro looked unusually toothless in the final third and struggled to create clear cut chances in the absence of Andrea Belotti.
With twenty minutes remaining, Aleksandar Kolarov struck an excellent free kick from twenty five yards past Salvatore Sirigu to give the away side the lead.
Torino, who if truth be told, never looked like scoring all afternoon could not find an equaliser and fell to their second defeat of the Serie A season.
Forza Toro
Toro were unchanged from the team who drew with Crotone last week, with striker Umar Sadiq continuing to deputise for the injured Andrea Belotti.
The unorthodox Sadiq was causing problems for his parent club, when he could stay onside, and the Nigerian blazed over the bar when through on goal.
On the stroke of half time, Roma should have taken the lead but Kevin Strootman somehow failed to convert from only two yards out.
Toro looked unusually toothless in the final third and struggled to create clear cut chances in the absence of Andrea Belotti.
With twenty minutes remaining, Aleksandar Kolarov struck an excellent free kick from twenty five yards past Salvatore Sirigu to give the away side the lead.
Torino, who if truth be told, never looked like scoring all afternoon could not find an equaliser and fell to their second defeat of the Serie A season.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 22 October 2017
Torino v Roma Preview
Toro are still without the injured Lyanco and Andrea Belotti, but Antonio Barreca and Afriyie Acquah are back in the squad.
Roma have won all three of their Serie A away fixtures and earned an impressive 3-3 draw at Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Roma
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Roma 4-1 Torino
Torino's terrible away form continued as they were thumped by an impressive Roma side 4-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.
Full back Lorenzo De Silvestri was preferred to Arlind Ajeti in the unfamiliar role of central defence, as Davide Zappacosta also regained his place in the starting eleven.
The home side took the lead after only ten minutes as Edin Dzeko curled a low shot past his former Manchester City team mate Joe Hart from just outside the area. That lead was doubled just four minutes later as Mohamed Salah volleyed home after Antonio Barreca failed to clear.
Salah was causing the Toro defence all kinds of problems, and it was almost 3-0, but his left foot strike struck the post.
Toro were having a reasonable amount of possession, but were unable to create clear cut chances, with Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic going closest with a long range shot that went narrowly wide.
Leandro Paredes added a third goal for Roma mid-way through the second half with a sensational strike from distance after Toro failed to clear a corner.
Maxi Lopez came on to make a rare appearance in the closing stages for Toro, and the Argentine scored his first goal of the season with five minutes remaining as he beat the offside trap and finished well beyond Wojciech Szczesny.
However, there was still time for Roma to score again with Radja Nainggolan adding a fourth in injury time to seal a convincing victory.
Forza Toro
Full back Lorenzo De Silvestri was preferred to Arlind Ajeti in the unfamiliar role of central defence, as Davide Zappacosta also regained his place in the starting eleven.
The home side took the lead after only ten minutes as Edin Dzeko curled a low shot past his former Manchester City team mate Joe Hart from just outside the area. That lead was doubled just four minutes later as Mohamed Salah volleyed home after Antonio Barreca failed to clear.
Salah was causing the Toro defence all kinds of problems, and it was almost 3-0, but his left foot strike struck the post.
Toro were having a reasonable amount of possession, but were unable to create clear cut chances, with Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic going closest with a long range shot that went narrowly wide.
Leandro Paredes added a third goal for Roma mid-way through the second half with a sensational strike from distance after Toro failed to clear a corner.
Maxi Lopez came on to make a rare appearance in the closing stages for Toro, and the Argentine scored his first goal of the season with five minutes remaining as he beat the offside trap and finished well beyond Wojciech Szczesny.
However, there was still time for Roma to score again with Radja Nainggolan adding a fourth in injury time to seal a convincing victory.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 19 February 2017
Roma v Torino Preview
Daniele Baselli and Mirko Valdifiori have both returned to the squad following suspension, whilst Davide Zappacosta could replace Lorenzo De Silvestri at full back.
Roma have a 100% home record this season, winning all eleven of their games at the Stadio Olimpico, and come into this game off the back of an impressive 4-0 victory at Villarreal in the Europa League on Thursday.
However, Toro did win the earlier meeting between these two sides 3-1 back in September which was probably the Granata's best performance of the season so far.
Prediction
Roma 2-1 Torino
Monday, 26 September 2016
Torino 3-1 Roma
Torino produced their finest performance of the season as they beat Roma at home for the first time in twenty-three years on Sunday afternoon.
Andrea Belotti started his first game since August after returning from injury, whilst Luca Rossettini, Joel Obi and Marco Benassi all came into the starting eleven.
Roma started brightly and Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan fired an early warning to Joe Hart's goal, but his fierce shot went narrowly wide of the post. However it was Toro who took the lead within ten minutes when Joel Obi's excellent cross was headed home by the returning Andrea Belotti.
Belotti was causing major problems for the Roma back four, and his excellent hold up play allowed Iago Falque to get two strikes on goal, but he was denied by the post initially, and then Wojciech Szczesny.
Szczesny had to be at his best moments later when the impressive Lucas Boyé played in Andrea Belotti's whose shot was turned around the post by the Polish keeper.
Luciano Spalletti turned to his captain Francesco Totti who came on at half time for the giallorossi, and he was given a standing ovation by the home supporters in what is likely to be his last ever appearance at the Stadio Grande Torino.
Joe Hart denied his former Manchester City team mate Edin Dzeko an equaliser in the early stages of the second half, although the Bosnian probably should have scored.
Roma were made to pay for that miss when the home side were awarded a penalty as former Toro defender Bruno Peres upended Andrea Belotti. After Belotti's recent failures from the spot, on loan Roma winger Iago Falque took responsibility and the Spaniard made no mistake to double Torino's lead.
However, Roma halved the deficit just two minutes later when they were awarded a penalty of their own when Lorenzo De Silvestri tripped Diego Perotti. Francesco Totti stepped up and sent Joe Hart the wrong way to give the away side hope.
But this was to be Torino's afternoon, and the Granata extended their lead when Andrea Belotti set up Iago Falque who scored his second goal of the game thanks to a huge deflection from Federico Fazio.
Toro had chances to increase the margin of victory with Davide Zappacosta and Josef Martinez both going close, but three goals were enough to seal Torino's second victory of the season.
Andrea Belotti started his first game since August after returning from injury, whilst Luca Rossettini, Joel Obi and Marco Benassi all came into the starting eleven.
Roma started brightly and Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan fired an early warning to Joe Hart's goal, but his fierce shot went narrowly wide of the post. However it was Toro who took the lead within ten minutes when Joel Obi's excellent cross was headed home by the returning Andrea Belotti.
Belotti was causing major problems for the Roma back four, and his excellent hold up play allowed Iago Falque to get two strikes on goal, but he was denied by the post initially, and then Wojciech Szczesny.
Szczesny had to be at his best moments later when the impressive Lucas Boyé played in Andrea Belotti's whose shot was turned around the post by the Polish keeper.
Luciano Spalletti turned to his captain Francesco Totti who came on at half time for the giallorossi, and he was given a standing ovation by the home supporters in what is likely to be his last ever appearance at the Stadio Grande Torino.
Joe Hart denied his former Manchester City team mate Edin Dzeko an equaliser in the early stages of the second half, although the Bosnian probably should have scored.
Roma were made to pay for that miss when the home side were awarded a penalty as former Toro defender Bruno Peres upended Andrea Belotti. After Belotti's recent failures from the spot, on loan Roma winger Iago Falque took responsibility and the Spaniard made no mistake to double Torino's lead.
However, Roma halved the deficit just two minutes later when they were awarded a penalty of their own when Lorenzo De Silvestri tripped Diego Perotti. Francesco Totti stepped up and sent Joe Hart the wrong way to give the away side hope.
But this was to be Torino's afternoon, and the Granata extended their lead when Andrea Belotti set up Iago Falque who scored his second goal of the game thanks to a huge deflection from Federico Fazio.
Toro had chances to increase the margin of victory with Davide Zappacosta and Josef Martinez both going close, but three goals were enough to seal Torino's second victory of the season.
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Torino v Roma Preview
Toro will be without the suspended Afriyie Acquah and Giuseppe Vives who were both dismissed in mid-week at Pescara. However, the Granata will be boosted by Andrea Belotti's return to fitness, and he should start in this game.
Former Torino favourite Bruno Peres moved to Roma in the summer and has helped his new side to three victories in their opening five games - the most recent of which was a 4-0 thrashing of Crotone on Wednesday.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Roma
Friday, 22 April 2016
Roma 3-2 Torino
Torino slipped to a 3-2 defeat against Roma on Wednesday evening, as the home side were thankful for a memorable contribution from captain Francesco Totti.
Nikola Maksimovic, Gaston Silva and Alessandro Gazzi all came into the side, whilst Andrea Belotti continued to partner Josef Martinez up front.
It was the Venezuelan striker Martinez who had the first chance of the game, as he received Bruno Peres' pass on his chest, flicked the ball past Kostas Manolas, but then blazed his volley high over the bar.
Toro were continuing to create chances, and this time it was the inform Andrea Belotti whose long range shot hit the post.
Ten minutes before the break, Torino were awarded a penalty when Kostas Manolas was penalised for pulling back Belotti in the area. The former Palermo man sent Wojciech Szczesny the wrong way to give Toro a deserved half time lead.
With twenty-five minutes remaining, Kostas Manolas made amends for his earlier error by heading home Diego Perotti's corner to equalise.
However, with ten minutes remaining a well worked move by the Granata culminated in Josef Martinez tapping home Bruno Peres' cross - and the former Young Boys striker finally scored his first goal of this season.
The home side needed divine intervention, and with five minutes remaining Luciano Spalletti bought on Roma captain Francesco Totti, in what could be his final season with the club.
Within twenty-two seconds Roma got the intervention they were looking for, as Totti got the final touch on a Miralem Pjanic free kick to equalise.
With the Stadio Olimpico now rocking, the home side side were awarded a controversial penalty moments later, as Nikola Maksimovic was adjudged to have handled Perotti's cross.
Francesco Totti stepped up to take the penalty, which narrowly beat Daniele Padelli but remarkably the Roma captain had now had two touches and scored two goals.
Giampiero Ventura threw on Primavera product Simone Edera in the dying seconds in search of an equaliser, but it was not to be. Despite an impressive performance, Toro fell to defeat on a night that belonged to one man - Francesco Totti.
Forza Toro
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Roma v Torino Preview
With Maxi Lopez still out with a fever, Giampiero Ventura has called up strikers Simone Edera and Leonardo Candellone from the Primavera side to act as cover for Andrea Belotti and Josef Martinez.
Edera has scored eleven goals in twenty-eight games at youth level this season, whilst Candellone has twelve goals in thirty-two matches.
Roma are currently on a twelve match unbeaten run, but have drawn their last two matches which may give the Granata hope of causing an upset.
Prediction
Roma 2-0 Torino
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Torino 1-1 Roma
Torino's impressive recent form continued as they fought back to score an injury time equaliser to earn a point against title challengers Roma.
The Granata were unchanged from the side that beat Bologna last weekend, with Andrea Belotti partnering Fabio Quagliarella upfront.
Andrea Belotti almost scored his second goal in successive games, but he was somehow denied by an excellent save by Wojciech Szczęsny's legs.
Bruno Peres also came close as his long range effort was deflected by Lucas Digne and almost snuck past the Polish goalkeeper.
Edin Dzeko wasted a great chance for the away side when he headed over the bar, whilst Juan Iturbe did the same moments later.
With less than ten minutes remaining, Roma took the lead when Daniele Padelli failed to deal with a floated free kick from Miralem Pjanić which somehow beat everyone and found its way into the net.
Substitute Josef Martinez forced a save out of Szczęsny with an impressive volley, whilst at the other end, Edin Dzeko should have put the game beyond any doubt but was denied by Padelli.
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Toro were awarded a controversial penalty when Andrea Belotti was adjudged to have been fouled by Kostas Manolas, although it did look as if the Greek defender had won the ball.
With usual penalty taker Fabio Quagliarella off the pitch, Maxi Lopez took responsibility and sent Szczęsny the wrong way to earn Torino a deserved point.
Forza Toro!
The Granata were unchanged from the side that beat Bologna last weekend, with Andrea Belotti partnering Fabio Quagliarella upfront.
Andrea Belotti almost scored his second goal in successive games, but he was somehow denied by an excellent save by Wojciech Szczęsny's legs.
Bruno Peres also came close as his long range effort was deflected by Lucas Digne and almost snuck past the Polish goalkeeper.
Edin Dzeko wasted a great chance for the away side when he headed over the bar, whilst Juan Iturbe did the same moments later.
With less than ten minutes remaining, Roma took the lead when Daniele Padelli failed to deal with a floated free kick from Miralem Pjanić which somehow beat everyone and found its way into the net.
Substitute Josef Martinez forced a save out of Szczęsny with an impressive volley, whilst at the other end, Edin Dzeko should have put the game beyond any doubt but was denied by Padelli.
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Toro were awarded a controversial penalty when Andrea Belotti was adjudged to have been fouled by Kostas Manolas, although it did look as if the Greek defender had won the ball.
With usual penalty taker Fabio Quagliarella off the pitch, Maxi Lopez took responsibility and sent Szczęsny the wrong way to earn Torino a deserved point.
Forza Toro!
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