Torino 1-1 Juventus Player Ratings: Spoils shared in Derby della Mole as both teams’ managers get sent off

The bragging rights of the Derby della Mole falls are shared, thanks to goals from Yildiz and Vlasic from outside the box. The wait continues for hosts, with only one win in 37 games against Juventus so far. Every point counts for Torino as they are just three points above the relegation zone. Juventus continue their unbeaten streak in the league, but it is comprised with more draws than wins.

The derby was off to a spicy start, with a fight between players from both sides that was subdued quickly by the referee. Juventus did not take long to break the deadlock, as Yildiz took the ball just outside of the box and surprised the keeper with a grounded effort into the bottom corner. Torino got a chance to equalise in a few minutes itself, but Linetti squandered it. Juventus looked threatening and Nico Gonzalez scored the second goal of the night after they broke out into a counterattack, which was deemed for offside. While Torino failed to affect the game in open play, they looked threatening on set pieces. Just before the half-time whistle, the hosts pulled one back after Nikola Vlasic scored a sensational goal from outside the box, re-igniting the passion in the fans.

Both teams came in unchanged into the second half. Torino came out all guns blazing, especially on set-pieces. Things flared up and after a late desperate tackle from on Karamoh, the referee did not give a free-kick. It resulted in tempers flaring up on the bench like they usually do in a derby match. The referee had no choice but to dish out red cards to both coaches for the confrontation. Juventus took some control back, with flashes of brilliance in their attack, primarily because of Yildiz. Juventus got a brilliant chance to get the lead back, but a brilliant save from Milinkovic-Savic kept the hosts in the game. Juventus had a barrage of long-range efforts, but they were deftly blocked from Torino. Juventus in the end failed to create any concrete chances to bury the game.

Torino Player Ratings vs Juventus

Goalkeeper

Milinkovic-Savic: 7.5/10 – He could have done better to stop the opening goal but had a fantastic efforts to keep them in the game.

Defenders

Vojvoda: 6.5/10 – A decent defensive display, often containing Mbangula.

Coco: 6.5/10 – A brash tackle to stop Yildiz resulted in a booking. He also had a good attempt at goal in the second half, which he failed to convert.

Maripan: 6/10 – A good acrobatic attempt as he spinned to volley a dropping ball, which unfortunately was blocked.

Sosa: 6/10 – The wingback who is known for his attacking prowess, failed to show that.

Lazaro: 7/10 – Apart from defending his flank, he was on set pieces and did a decent job.

Midfielders

Linetty: 6/10 – He got a golden chance to equalise in the first half, which he failed to do so.

Vlasic: 8/10 – He scored one of the goals of the season, with a fantastic finish from outside the box.

Ricci: 6.5/10 – The captain was okay tonight, involved in some duels in the midfield and trying to progress the ball forward.

Forwards

Adams: 5/10 – A first derby game for the Scottish forward, he was almost invisible tonight.

Karamoh: 7/10 – A brilliant work to bypass the defense line, running his socks off and did a great job assisting the opening goal.

Substitutes

Pedersen: 6.5/10

Tameze: 6/10

Njie: NA

Sanabria: NA

Walukiewicz: NA

Manager

Paolo Vanoli: 7/10 – His team took the home advantage and did a decent job troubling the opposition. But he could have handled his anger better and stayed till the end to have better control.

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Juventus Player Ratings vs Torino

Goalkeeper

Di Gregorio: 6.5/10 – He was pro-active with his movements, reacting aptly to the situations he faced. But he did a bad job despite being a shock attempt from Vlasic.

Defenders

Savona: 7/10 – While he struggled to keep up with the wide players at times, he got rewarded with an assist in the first half where he did minimal work.

Gatti: 7/10 – He did well to block off passing lanes and steaming forward once to almost score a goal.

Kalulu: 7/10 – He was the one who had the most touches and did a decent job to recycle the possession.

McKennie: 6.5/10 – The American continued to deputise at left-back and was not as impactful as he is when he plays in the middle.

Midfielders

Thuram: 7/10 – His passing was on point tonight, but none of them were line-breaking or chance creating.

Luiz: 7/10 – A rare start to the Brazilian, the defensive midfielder won the ball effortlessly but got booked in the second half.

Koopmeiners: 5.5/10 – The captain was sluggish tonight, failing to win any duels.

Forwards

Yildiz: 8.5/10 – A real menace to the defenders, the young attacker took the responsibility of the attack and scored a fantastic opening goal.

Mbangula: 6.5/10 – The tricky winger did a good job to draw the defenders in and could have ended up with an assist

Gonzalez: 6.5/10 – The make-shift forward made some good movements tonight, evident in the disallowed goal.

Substitutes

Cambiasso: 6.5/10

Weah: 6.5/10

Manager

Thiago Motta: 5/10: – While they took a goal from a wonder strike, his team looked like they had no idea how to contain a lead. He got sent off in the second half and was unable to influence the game from the touchline.

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