Torino 4-1 Parma Player Ratings: Four-Goal Massacre At The Olimpico di Torino As Il Toro Clinch Victory In The Mid Table Clash Against Parma

Torino absolutely dismantled Parma to run out convincing 4-1 winners in this matchday 29 Serie A clash. The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides trading blows. The early goal from Giovanni Simeone for Torino was a sign of things to come, but Parma showed real grit to fight back.

Mateo Pellegrino's header to level the scores at 1-1 in the 20th minute felt deserved at the time. Parma looked organised and capable of causing problems, and they looked like they were capable of making a comeback in the game.

However, the second half saw Torino come out as a completely different entity. The floodgates opened in a chaotic two-minute spell where Emirhan İlkhan bundled one home from a corner, and then a disastrous own goal from Mandela Keita just moments later completely killed the game as a contest.

Duván Zapata's late screamer was just the icing on the cake for a dominant home performance from Torino. It was a brutal collapse from Parma, who simply had no answers for the host's second-half intensity in this match.

Check out the Torino vs Parma Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Both teams were equal in terms of possession, but the hosts were the ones who overperformed their xG by a significant margin (1.95).
• A total of 13 duels were won by Mateo Pellegrino in this match.
• Gvidas Gineitis recorded the most successful tackles in this game (3).

Torino Player Ratings vs Parma

Here are the Torino Player Ratings from the Torino vs Parma Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Alberto Paleari - 7.0: A relatively quiet evening for the keeper, especially in the second half. He made a crucial save inside the box and was commanding on high claims. Couldn't do much about the goal he conceded. A solid, if unspectacular, performance.

Defenders

Saúl Coco - 7.0: A really strong showing from Coco. He was defensively solid, winning most of his duels and making key interceptions. What stood out was his perfect record on long balls, launching attacks from the back. A very reliable presence.

Ardian Ismajli - 6.5: A busy man at the back, racking up a massive ten clearances. He was a rock, throwing himself in front of everything. Got caught out a couple of times and committed a few fouls, but his proactive defending was vital, especially in the first half.

Enzo Ebosse - 6.5: Comfortable on the ball and strong in the tackle. He moved the ball well out of defense and won his fair share of aerial duels. A steady performance before being substituted late on for a rest.

Midfielders

Emirhan İlkhan - 8.5: Our man of the match. He was absolutely everywhere. He scored the crucial go-ahead goal that turned the tide of the game. Defensively he was a machine, with tackles and interceptions all over the park. What a performance.

Nikola Vlašić - 8.0: The captain led by example. He was the creative spark in the midfield, creating three chances for his teammates. He was a constant threat with his dribbling and passing, driving the team forward at every opportunity. An influential display.

Marcus Pedersen - 6.0: A bit of a mixed bag from Pedersen. He was tidy in possession but struggled in his duels, winning only two out of seven. Didn't offer a huge amount going forward and was a bit of a passenger at times. An average outing.

Rafa Obrador - 6.5: A solid and dependable performance on the flank. His passing was almost perfect, and he contributed with two accurate crosses. Defensively sound, although he wasn't tested much in the second half. Did his job without any fuss.

Gvidas Gineitis - 7.5: A whirlwind of energy in midfield. He was a menace with his dribbling and won an impressive number of duels. Created a couple of key chances and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself. A very dynamic and exciting player to watch.

Forwards

Giovanni Simeone - 7.5: Got the ball rolling with a smart finish for the opening goal. He was a constant threat but was desperately unlucky to hit the woodwork. His work rate was immense, though his passing was a bit wayward at times before he was subbed off.

Ché Adams - 7.0: Looked lively during his hour on the pitch. He created a big chance for a teammate and was a nuisance for the Parma defense. A good shift before being replaced by Zapata.

Substitutes

Duván Zapata - 8.0: What an impact. Came on and completely bullied the Parma defence. Capped off his cameo with an absolute thunderbolt of a goal from outside the box. A perfect substitute's performance.

Matteo Prati - 6.0: Came on to help see the game out. Didn't have much time to make an impact but kept things tidy.

Sandro Kulenovic - 6.5: Provided the assist for Zapata's goal with a quick-thinking pass on the counter. Looked sharp.

Tino Anjorin - N/A: Not enough time to rate.

Luca Marianucci - N/A: Not enough time to rate.

Manager

R. D'Aversa - 8.0: Whatever he said at halftime was pure gold. His team came out and blew Parma away with their intensity and attacking flair. His substitutions were spot on, especially bringing on Zapata. A tactical masterclass.

Parma Player Ratings vs Torino

Here are the Parma Player Ratings from the Torino vs Parma Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Zion Suzuki - 4.5: A day to forget for the Parma keeper. He conceded four goals and was credited with an error leading to one of them. While he made a few saves, his confidence looked shot after the second goal went in. A poor performance under pressure.

Defenders

Enrico Delprato - 5.0: As captain, he needed to be a leader, but his team crumbled around him. He struggled to cope with Torino's attacking waves and picked up a yellow card. A tough night at the office for the skipper.

Mariano Troilo - 6.0: Looked decent in the first half and even had a shot on target saved. He made a few important clearances but was substituted just after the hour mark as his team was falling apart. One of the better defenders on a bad day.

Alessandro Circati - 5.0: A night of contrasts. He made a lot of clearances but was also responsible for an error that led to a goal. He struggled with the pace and movement of Torino's forwards, and his passing, while accurate, was not incisive. A difficult outing.

Midfielders

Emanuele Valeri - 6.5: One of Parma's few bright sparks in attack. He created three chances and was a constant threat with his crossing. He worked hard defensively as well. It's a shame his efforts weren't matched by his teammates.

Mandela Keita - 4.0: An absolute disaster of a performance. Scored a calamitous own goal and was also credited with an error leading to another goal. He was completely overwhelmed in midfield before being mercifully substituted. The worst player on the pitch.

Oliver Sørensen - 5.5: He tried to get involved but had little impact on the game. He lost possession a few too many times and offered very little going forward. A quiet and ineffective performance.

Christian Ordóñez - 5.0: He was overrun in the midfield battle. Was dribbled past four times and committed several fouls, earning himself a yellow card. Substituted after 63 minutes of chasing shadows. A learning experience for the young midfielder.

Benja Cremaschi - N/A: Tragically forced off with an injury after just 11 minutes. Not enough time to make any impression.

Forwards

Gabriel Strefezza - 7.0: Provided a beautiful assist for Parma's only goal and was a constant thorn in Torino's side. He drew five fouls and was one of the few Parma players who looked genuinely dangerous. His yellow card was a sign of his frustration.

Mateo Pellegrino - 7.5: Parma's best player by a country mile. He scored a great header to bring his team level and was a physical monster, winning 13 duels. He fought a lone battle up front and deserved more support. A fantastic individual effort in a losing cause.

Substitutes

Sascha Britschgi - 5.5: Came on early for the injured Cremaschi but struggled to get into the game.

Lautaro Valenti - 5.5: Brought on to shore up the defense, but the damage was already done.

Nahuel Estévez - 5.5: Had little impact after coming on in a chaotic second half.

Gaetano Oristanio - 6.0: Looked tidy in his brief cameo but couldn't change the game's outcome.

Jacob Ondrejka - N/A: Not enough time to rate.

Manager

C. Antón Cuesta - 4.5: His team started well but completely capitulated in the second half. He had no answer to Torino's tactical switch and intensity. The substitutions made little difference, and the team looked disorganized and demoralized. A very poor showing from the sideline.

Man of the Match

Emirhan İlkhan was Sportsdunia's man of the match from this Serie A fixture.

Worst Performer

Mandela Keita was the worst performer in the Torino vs Parma game.