Torino left Bologna with a draw and with Ignazio Abate concentrating on the substance of his side’s afternoon rather than the late penalty incident involving Oristanio. The Granata coach made clear that the decision did not need further interpretation.
“The penalty speaks for itself,” Abate said after the match. “There is no need to add anything.”
Quick facts
- Torino drew away to Bologna.
- Abate said his team conceded very little across the match.
- The coach believes the international break can help identify Torino’s most suitable setup.
- Patterson, Kulenovic and Oristanio were praised for their impact from the bench.
For Abate, the more important point was Torino’s ability to stay in the contest. He felt Bologna created few significant openings, while the visitors produced stronger numbers over the course of the game.
The coach did not see a major shift in Torino’s attitude between the two halves. Instead, he viewed the draw as another indication that the team can build on its competitive base as the season develops.
The coming break may offer a useful moment for that work. Abate said it should help the staff understand which “outfit” best suits the side, a reference to finding the most effective balance for Torino’s next stage of the campaign.
There was also encouragement in the contribution of the substitutes. Patterson, Kulenovic and Oristanio added energy after entering, giving Torino more drive in the second half.
Abate noted that all three still need to improve their fitness after time out of action. Even so, their response in Bologna gave the coach positive signs as Torino look to turn a hard-earned point into a steadier run of results.
