In order to resolve a lack of goals Torino bought Wim Kieft,[1] who hit the net for several times in every competition.[2][3] At least in autumn the side paid European efforts, winning only once in Sundays following cup games.[4][5][6]
As 1987 begins, UEFA draw coupled Tirol Innsbruck to the side for quarter-finals.[7] First leg ended up in a 0–0 after a match poor of goal opportunities.[8] Torino came to retour challenge in a crisis trend, missing league win from 5 games and goals from 554'.[9] A cold ground, in Austria, hosted the match.[10] Torino stood up at opponent's attacks, finishing the first half without scoring or conceding.[10] As second round started, Tirol went on 1–0 after a quarter:[10] a corner kick originated the goal.[10] With 10 minutes left, Austrian side came to double.[10] Referee was about to blow the end when Francini scored for Torino.[10] The same defender came close to equalizer, but a foul on him was not punished with a penalty (probably because he hit the ball before falling down).[10] European failure could have result in a sacking for Radice who – instead – retained his job.[11]
Source: 1986–87 Serie A, RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Draw. (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played).[12]
