Match report
Benevento Defeats Cittadella 1-0 in Coppa Italia
Benevento
1–0
FT
Cittadella
Dec 4, 2018
Benevento managed to hold off Cittadella's determined attack and secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory in their Coppa Italia match. The game's momentum shifted decisively in Benevento's favor with a crucial goal by F. Bandinelli in the 77th minute, leaving Cittadella unable to find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Benevento 1–0 Cittadella
- • F. Bandinelli scored the winning goal at 77'
- • Luca Antei and G. Volpicelli received yellow cards for Benevento
- • S. Pasa received a yellow card for Cittadella
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams
Lineups
Benevento
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 L. Montipò (G)
- 14 M. Volta (D)
- 5 L. Antei (D)
- 18 B. Gyamfi (D)
- 2 L. Sparandeo (D)
- 24 M. Cuccurullo (D)
- 23 A. Nocerino (M)
- 8 A. Tello (M)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
- 17 C. Buonaiuto (F)
- 27 F. Ricci (F)
Substitutes
- 25 F. Bandinelli
- 28 G. Volpicelli
- 29 Asencio
- 1 C. Puggioni
- 6 J. Billong
- 11 C. Maggio
- 22 P. Gori
- 30 B. Filogamo
Cittadella
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 Luca Maniero I (G)
- 24 L. Ghiringhelli (D)
- 29 T. Cancellotti (D)
- 13 A. Camigliano (D)
- 15 D. Frare (D)
- 20 S. Pasa (M)
- 11 N. Siega (F)
- 8 A. Settembrini (M)
- 25 Luca Maniero II (M)
- 19 S. Scappini (F)
- 30 M. Finotto (F)
Substitutes
- 27 G. Dalla Bernardina
- 28 A. Bussaglia
- 10 G. Malcore
- 1 A. Paleari
- 4 M. Iori
- 7 A. Schenetti
- 9 L. Strizzolo
- 17 G. Panico
- 23 S. Branca
Timeline
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57' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1Off: Luca Ghiringhelli · On: G. Dalla Bernardina -
58' Benevento subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Cuccurullo · On: F. Bandinelli -
58' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2Off: Domenico Frare · On: Andrea Bussaglia -
63' Benevento subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Nocerino · On: G. Volpicelli -
67' Benevento Card · Yellow CardLuca Antei -
73' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Scappini · On: G. Malcore -
77' Benevento Goal · Normal GoalF. Bandinelli · Assist: Raúl Asencio -
79' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardS. Pasa -
85' Benevento Card · Yellow CardG. Volpicelli
Match Stats
| Stat | Benevento | Cittadella |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 7 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match remained scoreless until F. Bandinelli's goal in the 77th minute provided Benevento with a crucial lead.
- ▸ Cittadella's substitution of S. Scappini for G. Malcore in the 73rd minute failed to spark a comeback, as Benevento's defense held strong.