Season 1956-57
Game 16, Serie A
Sunday, January 20, 1957
Stadio Filadelfia, Turin
Torino Lazio 0-1
A Selmosson goal in the first half hands Lazio precious away win
So far Lazio had played 15 games. They had won 5, drawn 5 and lost 5 (including derby 0-3). Top scorer was Arne Selmosson with 5 goals.
A game of uncertain outcome today between two inconsistent teams. Torino were keen to interrupt the losing streak but were without a proper coach. Lazio were an unpredictable team capable of anything, in the good and the bad.
The match
A freezing day in the "città della mole" attracted about 15,000 spectators. The pitch was slightly icy but playable.
The first stages were balanced but just after the quarter hour mark Lazio took the lead. In the 17th minute Pasquale Vivolo set up Arne Selmosson who put a precise cross goal shot into the far corner. Torino 0 Lazio 1.
Torino then attacked head down while Lazio relied on quick counterattacks. The Granata put a lot of pressure on the Lazio defence and used their physicality to try and break down the Biancocelesti's resistance.
Toro were constantly looking for contacts in the area probably hoping to get a penalty out of the referee. The Lazio defence however was solid, with Bob Lovati safe and Luigi Moltrasio in particular defending brilliantly. Torino attacked but more like a battering ram than with precise moves. Half time Torino 0 Lazio 1.
The second half was similar. Torino pushed forward but former Lazio Dionisio Arce was well controlled, Juan Tacchi too obsessed with dribbling and Jepson too clumsy. Tacchi did manage once to get free but his shot hit the outside of the post.
As a matter of fact, it was Lazio who had the best chances to score. First Renzo Burini went close and then Ermes Muccinelli's close range effort was blocked by Vicenzo Rigamonti.
"Il Toro" tried one last desperate tactical move, pushing strong defender Pietro Grosso up front to get on the end of the high crosses into the Lazio area. The Lazio defence however stood firm and resisted the home side's last assaults. Torino 0 Lazio 1.
All in all, a deserved victory for Lazio. The Biancocelesti had absorbed the Granata's pressure well and struck on the break. Selmosson's solitary goal had been enough to clinch the two points. Lazio were now up to just above mid-table while Torino had lost three in a row and things were not looking good.
Who played for Torino
Rigamonti, Cuscela, Brancaleoni, Ganzer, Grosso, Rimbaldo, Arce, Armano, Jeppson, Ricagni, Tacchi
Manager: Liberti
Who played for Lazio
Manager: Carver
Referee: Pieri
Goals: 17' Selmosson
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