Sassuolo staged a second half comeback to beat Torino 2-1 at the Mapei Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Granata made a bright start and took the lead after twenty minutes when Tomas Rincon's low shot from outside the area was deflected into his own net by Manuel Locatelli.
Toro almost doubled their lead moments later, but Andrea Belotti's curling shot went wide of the far post. At the other end, Salvatore Sirigu made a great save to deny Francesco Caputo, although the former Empoli player probably should have scored.
On the stroke of half time, Simone Verdi had an excellent chance to score his first goal for the club - but he elected to try and volley rather than head Andrea Belotti's cross.
The home side came out at the start of the second half like a totally different team and quickly scored a deserved equaliser. Former Birmingham City winger Jeremie Boga picked up the ball, nut mugged Tomas Rincon, and then curled a sensational shot into the top corner.
Boga then turned provider fifteen minutes later as his low cross was swept home by Domenico Berardi to give Sassuolo the lead.
Substitute Vincenzo Millico came closest to scoring an equaliser for Toro, but the youngster saw his curling effort from outside the box hit the bar.
Forza Toro
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Thursday, 23 January 2020
Saturday, 18 January 2020
Sassuolo v Torino Preview
Toro are boosted by the news that Lyanco, Tomas Rincon and Daniele Baselli are all included in the squad following injuries and illness. Iago Falque, who has been linked with a move away from the club is also included.
The home side come into this game in poor form, having lost their last three matches - including a heavy 3-0 defeat at Udinese in their last fixture.
Prediction
Sassuolo 1-2 Torino
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Torino 2-1 Sassuolo
Torino began the Serie A season with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Grande Torino on Sunday evening.
Kevin Bonifazi started in defence with Nicolas Nkoulou asking not to be considered for selection due to transfer speculation linking him with a move to Roma. In midfield, Sasa Lukic and Tomas Rincon replaced Alex Berenguer and Soualiho Meite who were disappointing in the defeat against Wolves.
Toro made a good start and were ahead on fourteen minutes when Cristian Ansaldi's cross was headed home by Simone Zaza. Toro almost doubled their lead after good play by Andrea Belotti, but Lorenzo De Silvestri was denied by Andrea Consigli.
At the start of the second half, Salvatore Sirigu made a miraculous save to deny Pedro Obiang from a corner and ensure parity.
Torino then doubled their lead in extremely fortuitous circumstances, as Andrea Belotti's shot from outside the area deflected off the heel of Simone Zaza and into the net. Incredibly, the goal has now been awarded to Belotti, rather than a brace for the former Sassuolo man.
The away side ensured a nervy ending for the Granata as Jeremie Boga's initial shot hit the post, but Francesco Caputo was on hand to tap home. Boga was continuing to cause problems for the Toro defence, and he forced a save from Salvatore Sirigu in the dying moments, but Torino did enough to hold on for all three points.
Forza Toro
Kevin Bonifazi started in defence with Nicolas Nkoulou asking not to be considered for selection due to transfer speculation linking him with a move to Roma. In midfield, Sasa Lukic and Tomas Rincon replaced Alex Berenguer and Soualiho Meite who were disappointing in the defeat against Wolves.
Toro made a good start and were ahead on fourteen minutes when Cristian Ansaldi's cross was headed home by Simone Zaza. Toro almost doubled their lead after good play by Andrea Belotti, but Lorenzo De Silvestri was denied by Andrea Consigli.
At the start of the second half, Salvatore Sirigu made a miraculous save to deny Pedro Obiang from a corner and ensure parity.
Torino then doubled their lead in extremely fortuitous circumstances, as Andrea Belotti's shot from outside the area deflected off the heel of Simone Zaza and into the net. Incredibly, the goal has now been awarded to Belotti, rather than a brace for the former Sassuolo man.
The away side ensured a nervy ending for the Granata as Jeremie Boga's initial shot hit the post, but Francesco Caputo was on hand to tap home. Boga was continuing to cause problems for the Toro defence, and he forced a save from Salvatore Sirigu in the dying moments, but Torino did enough to hold on for all three points.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 25 August 2019
Torino v Sassuolo Preview
After the disappointing result against Wolves, Walter Mazzarri may make a few changes with speculation that Kevin Bonifazi may replace Nicolas Nkoulou in the back three.
Captain Andrea Belotti has scored spectacular overhead kicks in the last two home games against Sassuolo, and could complete a remarkable hat trick in this fixture.
Sassuolo will be without the suspended Domenico Berardi, but new signings Jeremy Toljan, Hamed Traore and Pedro Obiang should all make their league debuts.
Prediction
Torino 2-1 Sassuolo
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Torino 3-2 Sassuolo
Torino scored twice in a minute as they came from behind to beat Sassuolo and claim a vital three points on Sunday afternoon.
Emiliano Moretti returned from suspension and replaced Bremer in defence, whilst Daniele Baselli replaced the suspended Tomas Rincon in midfield.
Torino had an early chance to open the scoring when VAR harshly punished Sassuolo captain Francesco Magnanelli for a handball in the area. However, Toro captain Andrea Belotti blazed the spot kick high over the bar.
Ten minutes later, the away side then took the lead against the run of play thanks to Mehdi Bourabia's low drive from distance. However, the Moroccan midfielder was then dismissed as he received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration.
Despite now being against ten men, it was the Granata who needed the half time interval to regroup from the psychological blow of missing the penalty and then conceding. Toro started the second half
brightly, and Andrea Consigli made a great save to deny Andrea Belotti's overhead kick.
Toro were level soon afterwards, as Lorenzo De Silvestri crossed for Belotti to make amends and score from close range.
However, with twenty minutes remaining, ten man Sassuolo surprisingly took the lead thanks to Pol Lirola's clever back heel following good work from Jeremie Boga.
With ten minutes remaining, Toro equalised when substitute Simone Zaza broke the offside and finished well. Incredibly, just a minute later, Toro took the lead as another De Silvestri cross was met by Andrea Belotti, whose bicycle kick flew past Consigli.
Toro were able to hold on and clinch all three points to maintain their challenge for European qualification.
Emiliano Moretti returned from suspension and replaced Bremer in defence, whilst Daniele Baselli replaced the suspended Tomas Rincon in midfield.
Torino had an early chance to open the scoring when VAR harshly punished Sassuolo captain Francesco Magnanelli for a handball in the area. However, Toro captain Andrea Belotti blazed the spot kick high over the bar.
Ten minutes later, the away side then took the lead against the run of play thanks to Mehdi Bourabia's low drive from distance. However, the Moroccan midfielder was then dismissed as he received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration.
Despite now being against ten men, it was the Granata who needed the half time interval to regroup from the psychological blow of missing the penalty and then conceding. Toro started the second half
brightly, and Andrea Consigli made a great save to deny Andrea Belotti's overhead kick.
Toro were level soon afterwards, as Lorenzo De Silvestri crossed for Belotti to make amends and score from close range.
However, with twenty minutes remaining, ten man Sassuolo surprisingly took the lead thanks to Pol Lirola's clever back heel following good work from Jeremie Boga.
With ten minutes remaining, Toro equalised when substitute Simone Zaza broke the offside and finished well. Incredibly, just a minute later, Toro took the lead as another De Silvestri cross was met by Andrea Belotti, whose bicycle kick flew past Consigli.
Toro were able to hold on and clinch all three points to maintain their challenge for European qualification.
Saturday, 11 May 2019
Torino v Sassuolo Preview
Toro will be without the suspended Tomas Rincon, however Iago Falque is fit again and included in the squad.
The away side are safely in mid-table and have been in good form as of late, and are unbeaten in their last six games.
Prediction
Torino 2-1 Sassuolo
Wednesday, 26 December 2018
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
Torino had an injury time winner disallowed by VAR after conceding a late equaliser themselves in a 1-1 draw away to Sassuolo on Saturday afternoon.
Salvador Ichazo started in place of the injured Salvatore Sirigu, whilst Iago Falque was only fit enough for a place on the bench, so Simone Zaza retained his place up front.
It was Simone Zaza who had the best chance of the first half for Toro, as he was put through on goal by Andrea Belotti, but he was denied by home keeper Andrea Consigli.
At the other end, Domenico Berardi somehow managed to miss from close range when it appeared easier to score.
Torino took the lead ten minutes into the second half when Zaza returned the favour and played in Andrea Belotti who finished well from a difficult angle.
However, Sassuolo equalised in injury time as Toro failed to clear a corner, and Enrico Brignola who took the set piece, was able to ghost in at the far post to head home.
The drama was not yet over though, as Toro thought they had claimed a late winning goal after Iago Falque tapped in Ola Aina's low cross, but after an agonising wait and VAR referral it was disallowed due to Aina being offside.
Forza Toro
Salvador Ichazo started in place of the injured Salvatore Sirigu, whilst Iago Falque was only fit enough for a place on the bench, so Simone Zaza retained his place up front.
It was Simone Zaza who had the best chance of the first half for Toro, as he was put through on goal by Andrea Belotti, but he was denied by home keeper Andrea Consigli.
At the other end, Domenico Berardi somehow managed to miss from close range when it appeared easier to score.
Torino took the lead ten minutes into the second half when Zaza returned the favour and played in Andrea Belotti who finished well from a difficult angle.
However, Sassuolo equalised in injury time as Toro failed to clear a corner, and Enrico Brignola who took the set piece, was able to ghost in at the far post to head home.
The drama was not yet over though, as Toro thought they had claimed a late winning goal after Iago Falque tapped in Ola Aina's low cross, but after an agonising wait and VAR referral it was disallowed due to Aina being offside.
Forza Toro
Friday, 21 December 2018
Sassuolo v Torino Preview
Salvatore Sirigu will miss the trip following the back injury he suffered against Juventus, but Iago Falque has recovered from his own injury and is included in the squad.
The home side have made a promising start to the season under former Foggia coach Roberto De Zerbi and are currently two points above the Granata in 8th place.
Prediction
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
Torino were lucky escape from Reggio Emilia with a point after a disappointing second half performance against Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon.
Walter Mazzarri named an unchanged team from the eleven who started against Bologna in his first game in charge.
The home side should have taken the lead early on, but Diego Falcinelli somehow managed to head wide from close range. Sassuolo were made to pay for that miss, as mid-way through the first half Toro took the lead.
After the Sassuolo defence failed to clear a Alex Berenguer free kick, the ball ricocheted to Joel Obi who swept home from close range.
Salvatore Sirigu made good saves from Domenico Berardi and Antonino Ragusa before the break but Toro went in at half time in front.
Sassuolo equalised ten minutes after half time as Berardi controlled a long pass before curling an excellent shot into the far corner. The neroverdi should have then taken the lead, but substitute Alessandro Matri somehow missed the target from only two yards out.
Toro were holding on, and despite Walter Mazzarri bringing on Emiliano Moretti and switching to a 3-5-2 formation, Sassuolo were still creating chances, as defender Federico Peluso hit the post.
Iago Falque had the best chance to win the game for Toro, but his shot from just inside the area went wide, and Toro had to settle for a point.
Walter Mazzarri named an unchanged team from the eleven who started against Bologna in his first game in charge.
The home side should have taken the lead early on, but Diego Falcinelli somehow managed to head wide from close range. Sassuolo were made to pay for that miss, as mid-way through the first half Toro took the lead.
After the Sassuolo defence failed to clear a Alex Berenguer free kick, the ball ricocheted to Joel Obi who swept home from close range.
Salvatore Sirigu made good saves from Domenico Berardi and Antonino Ragusa before the break but Toro went in at half time in front.
Sassuolo equalised ten minutes after half time as Berardi controlled a long pass before curling an excellent shot into the far corner. The neroverdi should have then taken the lead, but substitute Alessandro Matri somehow missed the target from only two yards out.
Toro were holding on, and despite Walter Mazzarri bringing on Emiliano Moretti and switching to a 3-5-2 formation, Sassuolo were still creating chances, as defender Federico Peluso hit the post.
Iago Falque had the best chance to win the game for Toro, but his shot from just inside the area went wide, and Toro had to settle for a point.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Sassuolo v Torino Preview
Mazzarri enjoyed an impressive start to his Toro career a fortnight ago thanks to a 3-0 win against Bologna, and the winter break will have given the experienced coach more time to work with his new players.
Joel Obi is fit for selection, despite being injured in the game against Bologna, therefore Mazzarri may choose to stick with the same starting eleven from that game.
Sassuolo have been in good form in recent weeks, winning three of their last five matches, although they did lose 1-0 to Genoa in their last game.
Prediction
Sassuolo 1-2 Torino
Monday, 28 August 2017
Torino 3-0 Sassuolo
Torino won their first game of the new season as they kept their first clean sheet since January with a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo.
Lorenzo De Silvestri, Antonio Barreca and Tomas Rincon all came into the team from the side who drew with Bologna on the opening day.
Toro made a bright start in the opening ten minutes, but first Alex Berenguer, and then Andrea Belotti were unable to make contact with crosses from the right wing.
The Granata took the lead on the stroke of half time in a move started by an excellent piece of composure by new signing Nicolas N'Koulou. The Cameroon international then passed the ball to Lorenzo De Silvestri whose deep cross was scissor-kicked into the net by Andrea Belotti.
The away side almost equalised in fortuitous circumstances as his cross was deflected and almost beat Sirigu at his near post but it instead hit the post.
Simone Edera almost made an instant impact after coming off the bench, but dragged his shot wide of the target within seconds of entering the pitch.
However, Toro doubled their lead with just over five minutes remaining as Iago Falque intercepted a poor back pass by Alfred Duncan, and unselfishly set up Adem Ljajic who scored his second of the season.
Toro added a third goal minutes later as a great run by Belotti resulted in the Granata skipper cutting the ball back for Joel Obi who side-footed home.
Forza Toro
Lorenzo De Silvestri, Antonio Barreca and Tomas Rincon all came into the team from the side who drew with Bologna on the opening day.
Toro made a bright start in the opening ten minutes, but first Alex Berenguer, and then Andrea Belotti were unable to make contact with crosses from the right wing.
The Granata took the lead on the stroke of half time in a move started by an excellent piece of composure by new signing Nicolas N'Koulou. The Cameroon international then passed the ball to Lorenzo De Silvestri whose deep cross was scissor-kicked into the net by Andrea Belotti.
The away side almost equalised in fortuitous circumstances as his cross was deflected and almost beat Sirigu at his near post but it instead hit the post.
Simone Edera almost made an instant impact after coming off the bench, but dragged his shot wide of the target within seconds of entering the pitch.
However, Toro doubled their lead with just over five minutes remaining as Iago Falque intercepted a poor back pass by Alfred Duncan, and unselfishly set up Adem Ljajic who scored his second of the season.
Toro added a third goal minutes later as a great run by Belotti resulted in the Granata skipper cutting the ball back for Joel Obi who side-footed home.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 27 August 2017
Torino v Sassuolo Preview
Brazilian defender Lyanco is available after injury and could make his debut, whilst Tomas Rincon could make his first start in midfield.
This was an entertaining fixture on the final day of last season, with Toro prevailing as 5-3 winners, with Iago Falque and Andrea Belotti both on the scoresheet.
The Sassuolo coach on that day, Eusebio Di Francesco, has since left the club to join Roma, so it was new coach Cristian Bucchi who oversaw their opening game of the season last weekend - a 0-0 draw at home to Genoa.
Prediction
Torino 2-1 Sassuolo
Monday, 29 May 2017
Torino 5-3 Sassuolo
Torino's final 90 minutes of the 2016/17 Serie A season was an entertaining encounter which typified their campaign as a whole as they beat Sassuolo 5-3 at the Stadio Grande Torino.
Toro took the lead with only six minutes on the clock as Lucas Boyé collected the ball on the left wing before beating his man and curling an inch-perfect shot into the far corner to score his first Serie A goal.
However, Sassuolo were level less than ten minutes later, as despite Joe Hart's excellent save from Stefano Sensi, Gregoire Defrel was on hand to score. That goal would mean that Hart would not end his Toro career with a clean sheet - and that the Granata would fail to keep a clean sheet in the entire second half of the season.
Toro regained the lead when Andrea Belotti's exquisite assist gave Daniele Baselli the freedom of the Stadio Grande Torino to pick his spot and score.
Defrel grabbed his second equaliser of the game when he converted Matteo Politano's inadvertent pass and fired passed Joe Hart. Torino re-gained the lead on the stroke of half time when Lorenzo De Silvestri scored his first goal for the club after finishing a move that he started.
Iago Falque added a fourth for Toro after capitalising on a heavy touch from his own team mate Andrea Belotti which then presented the ball on a plate for the former Roma winger. However, Belotti would have a much deserved goal of his own to celebrate as he fired past Gianluca Pegolo to add a fifth.
Gregoire Defrel was able to complete his hat trick from the penalty spot after substitute Juan Iturbe upended Pol Lirola.
Toro ended what has been a mixed campaign on a high with and entertaining final game which secured a 9th placed finish in Sinisa Mihajlovic's debut season.
Toro took the lead with only six minutes on the clock as Lucas Boyé collected the ball on the left wing before beating his man and curling an inch-perfect shot into the far corner to score his first Serie A goal.
However, Sassuolo were level less than ten minutes later, as despite Joe Hart's excellent save from Stefano Sensi, Gregoire Defrel was on hand to score. That goal would mean that Hart would not end his Toro career with a clean sheet - and that the Granata would fail to keep a clean sheet in the entire second half of the season.
Toro regained the lead when Andrea Belotti's exquisite assist gave Daniele Baselli the freedom of the Stadio Grande Torino to pick his spot and score.
Defrel grabbed his second equaliser of the game when he converted Matteo Politano's inadvertent pass and fired passed Joe Hart. Torino re-gained the lead on the stroke of half time when Lorenzo De Silvestri scored his first goal for the club after finishing a move that he started.
Iago Falque added a fourth for Toro after capitalising on a heavy touch from his own team mate Andrea Belotti which then presented the ball on a plate for the former Roma winger. However, Belotti would have a much deserved goal of his own to celebrate as he fired past Gianluca Pegolo to add a fifth.
Gregoire Defrel was able to complete his hat trick from the penalty spot after substitute Juan Iturbe upended Pol Lirola.
Toro ended what has been a mixed campaign on a high with and entertaining final game which secured a 9th placed finish in Sinisa Mihajlovic's debut season.
Saturday, 27 May 2017
Torino v Sassuolo Preview
The Granata will either finish 9th or 10th in Sinisa Mihajlovic's debut season, a campaign which promised much initially, but an inability to keep clean sheets ruined Toro's hopes of European qualification. In fact, Toro's last clean sheet was actually against Sassuolo back in January.
Adem Ljajic is suspended so Toro may revert back to a 4-3-3 formation, whilst Joe Hart will almost certainly be playing his last game for the club as his loan deal expires at the end of this game.
Sassuolo have won three of their last five games and are looking for a top 10 finish for a second consecutive season.
Prediction
Torino 2-2 Sassuolo
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Sassuolo 0-0 Torino
Torino were unable to find a breakthrough in Reggio Emilia as they began the New Year with a 0-0 draw with Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon.
Toro started the game brightly and should have taken the lead in the opening stages, but Adem Ljajic was guilty of a heavy first touch when well placed.
Andrea Belotti almost scored his first goal of 2017, but his sensational attempt at an overhead kick went narrowly wide of the post. On the stroke of half time, Luca Rossettini almost diverted Ljajic's cross towards goal at the near post.
Juan Iturbe came on to make his Toro debut in the second half as the Granata looked for a winning goal, and Andrea Belotti once again went close, this time with a header.
Iago Falque almost claimed all three points for Torino, but his free kick which looked to be heading into the net, only found the side netting.
Sassuolo had a few half chances in the latter stages of the second half, but the home side appeared to be satisfied for a point from a game that Toro had largely controlled.
Forza Toro
Toro started the game brightly and should have taken the lead in the opening stages, but Adem Ljajic was guilty of a heavy first touch when well placed.
Andrea Belotti almost scored his first goal of 2017, but his sensational attempt at an overhead kick went narrowly wide of the post. On the stroke of half time, Luca Rossettini almost diverted Ljajic's cross towards goal at the near post.
Juan Iturbe came on to make his Toro debut in the second half as the Granata looked for a winning goal, and Andrea Belotti once again went close, this time with a header.
Iago Falque almost claimed all three points for Torino, but his free kick which looked to be heading into the net, only found the side netting.
Sassuolo had a few half chances in the latter stages of the second half, but the home side appeared to be satisfied for a point from a game that Toro had largely controlled.
Forza Toro
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Sassuolo v Torino Preview
New signing Juan Iturbe could feature and make his debut for the Granata, but Afryie Acquah is on international duty with Ghana so will miss out.
After an impressive 6th placed finish last season, Sassuolo have struggled to replicate that form in this current campaign and have lost their last three matches.
Prediction
Sassuolo 1-2 Torino
Monday, 25 April 2016
Torino 1-3 Sassuolo
The party atmosphere at the newly renamed Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino was ruined by visitors Sassuolo who ran out 3-1 winners on Sunday afternoon.
Joel Obi, who was so impressive in the narrow defeat at Roma, was injured in the warm up so Afriyie Acquah started in his place.
The away side took the lead with only two minutes on the clock when Alfred Duncan's cross was headed home by Nicola Sansone.
However, Toro were level just five minutes later after a swift counter attack that was started by Daniele Baselli, and finished by Bruno Peres - who has now scored in consecutive home games.
Torino should have gone into the break in the lead, but Josef Martinez hit the bar when one on one with Andrea Consigli.
Andrea Belotti had Toro's best chance of the second half, but he blazed over the bar after good work from his strike partner Martinez.
And the Granata were made to pay for that miss when Domenico Berardi's corner was headed home by former Juve defender Federico Peluso with fifteen minutes remaining.
Sassuolo made the scoreline even more convincing with the last kick of the game, as former Fulham striker Marcello Trotta broke clear before finishing past Daniele Padelli.
Forza Toro
Joel Obi, who was so impressive in the narrow defeat at Roma, was injured in the warm up so Afriyie Acquah started in his place.
The away side took the lead with only two minutes on the clock when Alfred Duncan's cross was headed home by Nicola Sansone.
However, Toro were level just five minutes later after a swift counter attack that was started by Daniele Baselli, and finished by Bruno Peres - who has now scored in consecutive home games.
Torino should have gone into the break in the lead, but Josef Martinez hit the bar when one on one with Andrea Consigli.
Andrea Belotti had Toro's best chance of the second half, but he blazed over the bar after good work from his strike partner Martinez.
And the Granata were made to pay for that miss when Domenico Berardi's corner was headed home by former Juve defender Federico Peluso with fifteen minutes remaining.
Sassuolo made the scoreline even more convincing with the last kick of the game, as former Fulham striker Marcello Trotta broke clear before finishing past Daniele Padelli.
Forza Toro
Sunday, 24 April 2016
Torino v Sassuolo Preview
After an online petition by Toro supporters, the local council have agreed to honour Torino's greatest ever team by renaming the stadium after the side who tragically died in the Superga air crash.
Toro will be without the injured Nikola Maksimovic so Cesare Bovo should return, whilst youngster Simone Edera keeps his place in the squad.
Sassuolo are currently in 7th place and have enjoyed another good season under coach Eusebio Di Francesco, but have only won one of their last six matches.
Prediction
Torino 1-1 Sassuolo
Friday, 22 January 2016
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
Andrea Belotti scored his third goal in two games, but the Granata could not hold on to all three points as they drew 1-1 with Sassuolo on Wednesday evening.
Giampiero Ventura made four changes from the side who beat Frosinone, as Davide Zappacosta, Alessandro Gazzi, Afriyie Acquah and Gaston Silva all came into the team.
Toro took the lead mid-way through the first half after a flowing counter attack allowed an unmarked Andrea Belotti to steer home Marco Benassi's cross. Kamil Glik had a great chance to open his account for the season and double Toro's lead, but he was denied by Andrea Consigli.
Sassuolo were back on level terms when Davide Biondini's initial effort was parried by Salvador Ichazo, but Francesco Acerbi was on hand to score.
Toro had a chance to re-gain the lead in the second half, but Andrea Belotti was unable to get enough power on a shot from Ciro Immobile's cut back.
Alfred Duncan and Diego Falcinelli both missed great chances for the home side, but Torino held on for a deserved point.
Forza Toro!
Giampiero Ventura made four changes from the side who beat Frosinone, as Davide Zappacosta, Alessandro Gazzi, Afriyie Acquah and Gaston Silva all came into the team.
Toro took the lead mid-way through the first half after a flowing counter attack allowed an unmarked Andrea Belotti to steer home Marco Benassi's cross. Kamil Glik had a great chance to open his account for the season and double Toro's lead, but he was denied by Andrea Consigli.
Sassuolo were back on level terms when Davide Biondini's initial effort was parried by Salvador Ichazo, but Francesco Acerbi was on hand to score.
Toro had a chance to re-gain the lead in the second half, but Andrea Belotti was unable to get enough power on a shot from Ciro Immobile's cut back.
Alfred Duncan and Diego Falcinelli both missed great chances for the home side, but Torino held on for a deserved point.
Forza Toro!
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Sassuolo v Torino Preview
Bruno Peres will miss out for Toro through injury, although Nikola Maksimovic has recovered from a knock he took at the end of the Frosinone game.
A victory for the Granata would take them into the top 10, but Sassuolo are unbeaten at home this season and are six points above Toro in the table.
Prediction
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
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