Serie A 26/27 · Round 7 · MON, OCT 19
Parma Calcio vs Torino FC match report: Torino cruise past Parma Calcio
Torino FC took control early and never let go, leaving Parma Calcio with a heavy home defeat.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Torino FC won 3-0, with the away side leading 2-0 at half-time. The outcome was an away win. Parma Calcio were left with nothing from a match they had spells of territory in.
Goals
Giovanni Simeone put Torino FC ahead in the 4th minute, assisted by Rafik Belghali. Che Adams doubled the lead in the 24th minute. Simeone completed the scoring in the 69th minute, again assisted by Belghali.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Parma Calcio were on top for most of the second half. Parma Calcio were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Parma Calcio had 9 shots on target to Torino FC's 3, and 9 shots blocked to Torino FC's 4. Torino FC's goalkeeper made 9 saves, while Parma Calcio's made 0. Parma Calcio had 51% possession to Torino FC's 49%.
Discipline
Parma Calcio collected 3 yellow cards, while Torino FC received 2. No red cards were shown. The match official was Giovanni Ayroldi.
Streaks
Torino FC are now unbeaten in 3 Serie A matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Torino FC the favourites, at an implied 40%; Torino FC won the match.
What it means
Parma Calcio sit 19th with 4 points and a goal difference of -9. Torino FC are 10th with 10 points and a goal difference of 1.
Verdict
Parma Calcio had more of the ball and more shots, but Torino FC were clinical and took their chances. The away side's early goals set the tone, and they saw the match out comfortably. Parma Calcio's pressure in the second half yielded nothing, leaving them in a difficult position near the foot of the table.