Granata crisis. Vanoli: "They are stronger". Cairo contested, leaves avoiding the fans

"It was a test for us and until the goal episode we were in the game, then we missed it...

di Sports Editorial
22 December 2024
Group of Torino fans enjoying the match on a beautiful sunny day

Group of Torino fans enjoying the match on a beautiful sunny day

"It was a test for us and until the goal episode we were in the game, then we lacked quality in the final situations: we could have done better". This is what former Paolo Vanoli, coach of Turin, which a Bologna passed in the last years of his career but without leaving his mark (2 goals in 22 games), which was also missing yesterday from his team, never really dangerous and never aggressive in front of goal. But the difference, despite a first half played on equal terms, was not only there, but in every area of ​​the field, especially in the last 15-20 meters, where the rossoblù hit the mark.

"Between us and the Bologna there is a difference, they have a deep and important squad, but they had already demonstrated it last year by going to the Champions League: now they have grown even more with the European experience". Defeated on the pitch and also in the virtual derby between former teammates with Italiano - the two played together in Cagni's Verona relegated to Serie B in 96/97 and also in the cadetteria the following season - in what until yesterday was an unprecedented clash on the bench. The rossoblù fly while the Toro, still highly contested, is back in crisis. After the final whistle, the owner Cairo, targeted by chants throughout the match, was only able to leave the stadium around 17.45:XNUMX pm, escorted and through a secondary exit.

Giovanni Poggi

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