AS Roma vs. Torino FC (13.11.2022)

In a thrilling Serie A encounter on November 13, 2022, AS Roma faced Torino FC in a match filled with tension and drama. The game, which saw both teams fighting for dominance, had its share of controversial and crucial moments.

The first significant event occurred in the 25th minute when Nicolò Zaniolo of AS Roma thought he had won a penalty for his team. However, to the dismay of the Roma fans, the decision was overturned upon review, keeping the scoreline level.

Torino made the first substitution in the 30th minute, bringing on M. Vojvoda to inject fresh legs into their side. AS Roma responded with a substitution of their own at the start of the second half, introducing C. Volpato into the fray.

The match's intensity increased shortly after the break when Torino's Alessandro Buongiorno received a yellow card in the 48th minute. Just four minutes later, he was replaced in what was Torino's second substitution.

AS Roma's Mady Camara found himself booked for a yellow card in the 53rd minute, and he too was substituted a minute later as part of a tactical change by Roma's coach.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 55th minute when Torino's K. Linetty struck a normal goal, giving his team a one-goal advantage over the hosts. Torino had something to defend now, and they aimed to hold onto their narrow lead.

The Roman side continued to push for an equalizer and made a series of substitutions in the 69th and 70th minutes, introducing B. Cristante, T. Abraham, and N. Zalewski to press for a much-needed goal.

As the match approached its conclusion, both teams made additional substitutions, with Torino bringing on A. Sanabria and A. Miranchuk in the 80th and 81st minutes respectively, looking to secure their lead.

The last minutes were fraught with caution and confrontation. Paulo Dybala of AS Roma was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute, and Benjamin Tahirovic received the same fate in the 89th. In the 90+5 minute, Valentino Lazaro of Torino also earned a caution, indicating just how competitive the match had become.

In dramatic fashion, deep into stoppage time, N. Matić became the hero for AS Roma by scoring a vital goal at the 90+4-minute mark, ensuring his team walked away with a point from a match that seemed lost.

The hard-fought 1-1 draw demonstrated the relentless spirit of both AS Roma and Torino FC, leaving the fans with a memorable encounter to reflect upon.

Lineup AS Roma

Lineup Torino FC

Substitutes AS Roma

Substitutes Torino FC

AS Roma

In Italian, the club's name is AS Roma, and they are nicknamed I Giallorossi (the yellow and red), La Lupa (the wolves) and La Magica. Hence, their club colours are yellow and red. They play at the Stadio Olympico, which they share with Lazio. Its capacity is 70 634 people.

Torino FC

The club's name in Italian is Torino FC and its nicknames are Il Toro (the bull) or I Granata (the grenade). The club colours are red and white. They play their matches at the multi-purpose Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino with a capacity of 27,987 fans. The stadium was built in 1933. Although it is a vintage stadium, but of course it has also undergone renovations, most recently in 2006, it has the highest UEFA rating.

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