Match report

Inter Defeats Benevento 6–2 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Inter
Inter
6–2
FT
Benevento
Benevento
Jan 13, 2019

Inter thrashed Benevento 6-2 in the Coppa Italia, showcasing a strong offensive performance. Mauro Icardi opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by goals from Candreva, Dalbert, Lautaro Martinez, and a late Candreva strike. Benevento managed to score twice through Riccardo Insigne and Fabio Bandinelli, but Inter's superior play and goalscoring ability ensured their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Inter 6–2 Benevento (Coppa Italia)
  • • Goals for Inter: Icardi (pen), Candreva (2), Dalbert, Lautaro Martinez (2)
  • • Yellow cards for Inter: Vrsaljko, Gagliardini
  • • Goals for Benevento: Riccardo Insigne, Fabio Bandinelli
  • • Inter secured a comfortable lead early in the match with goals from Icardi and Candreva
  • • Inter's offensive power was highlighted by Ivan Perišić's two assists

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 27 D. Padelli (G)
  • 13 A. Ranocchia (D)
  • 2 Š. Vrsaljko (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique (D)
  • 44 I. Perišić (M)
  • 87 A. Candreva (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 5 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)
  • 10 Lautaro Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Politano
  • 20 Borja Valero
  • 15 João Mário
  • 18 K. Asamoah
  • 14 R. Nainggolan
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 1 S. Handanovič
  • 8 M. Vecino
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio
  • 23 João Miranda
  • 11 K. Baldé
  • 46 T. Berni

Benevento

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 L. Montipò (G)
  • 13 A. Tuia (D)
  • 7 G. Di Chiara (D)
  • 3 G. Letizia (D)
  • 5 L. Antei (D)
  • 8 A. Tello (M)
  • 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)
  • 17 C. Buonaiuto (F)
  • 16 R. Improta (F)
  • 19 R. Insigne (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 F. Ricci
  • 6 J. Billong
  • 31 S. Sanogo
  • 22 P. Gori
  • 2 L. Sparandeo
  • 11 C. Maggio
  • 33 S. Armenteros
  • 18 B. Gyamfi
  • 4 L. Del Pinto
  • 15 A. Costa
  • 24 M. Cuccurullo
  • 32 G. Zagari

Timeline

  1. Inter
    3' Inter Goal · Penalty
    M. Icardi
  2. Inter
    7' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Candreva
  3. Inter
    12' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Šime Vrsaljko
  4. Inter
    18' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gagliardini
  5. Inter
    45'+1 Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Dalbert Henrique · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  6. Inter
    46' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Icardi · On: Matteo Politano
  7. Inter
    48' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  8. Benevento
    58' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Insigne
  9. Inter
    66' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  10. Benevento
    67' Benevento Card · Yellow Card
    G. Di Chiara
  11. Inter
    67' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: Borja Valero
  12. Benevento
    74' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Coda · On: F. Ricci
  13. Benevento
    74' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Bandinelli · Assist: R. Improta
  14. Inter
    83' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Brozović · On: João Mário
  15. Benevento
    83' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tuia · On: J. Billong
  16. Benevento
    85' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: S. Sanogo
  17. Inter
    90'+5 Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Candreva · Assist: João Mário

Match Stats

Stat Inter Benevento
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 20
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 671 376
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 8 10
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 579 292
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took control early with two quick goals in the first seven minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Lautaro Martinez's goals, both assisted by Ivan Perišić, extended Inter's lead and dampened Benevento's hopes of a comeback
  • ▸ Benevento scored twice to reduce the deficit but could not overcome Inter's offensive prowess