Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Benevento 2-1 in Coppa Italia

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
2–1
FT
Benevento
Benevento
Dec 15, 2021

Fiorentina held off Benevento to secure a 2-1 victory in their Coppa Italia encounter, despite a late push from the visitors. Goals from N. Milenkovic and R. Sottil put Fiorentina in control, but Benevento's G. Moncini pulled one back. Fiorentina's strong defense and key substitutions helped them maintain their lead.

Key Facts

  • • N. Milenkovic scored the opening goal for Fiorentina at the 19th minute, assisted by Igor.
  • • R. Sottil extended Fiorentina's lead with a goal at the 47th minute.
  • • G. Moncini reduced the deficit for Benevento with a goal at the 51st minute.
  • • Benevento made four substitutions in the second half, but could not find an equalizer.
  • • A. Bianco received a yellow card for Fiorentina in injury time for time-wasting.

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 A. Rosati (G)
  • 23 L. Venuti (D)
  • 17 A. Terzić (D)
  • 98 Igor (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 24 M. Benassi (M)
  • 34 S. Amrabat (M)
  • 14 Y. Maleh (M)
  • 7 José Callejón (F)
  • 91 A. Kokorin (F)
  • 33 R. Sottil (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. González
  • 32 A. Duncan
  • 15 E. Pulgar
  • 9 D. Vlahović
  • 42 A. Bianco
  • 5 G. Bonaventura
  • 31 M. Cerofolini
  • 67 L. Munteanu
  • 29 Odriozola
  • 18 L. Torreira
  • 2 Lucas Martínez
  • 3 C. Biraghi

Benevento

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Manfredini (G)
  • 15 K. Glik (D)
  • 14 A. Vogliacco (D)
  • 32 E. Masciangelo (D)
  • 4 G. Acampora (M)
  • 8 A. Tello (M)
  • 5 G. Calò (M)
  • 7 S. Elia (D)
  • 25 M. Sau (F)
  • 21 G. Moncini (F)
  • 99 E. Brignola (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Ioniţă
  • 20 G. Di Serio
  • 16 R. Improta
  • 9 G. Lapadula
  • 19 R. Insigne
  • 6 A. Basit
  • 93 F. Barba
  • 29 A. Paleari
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 38 A. Talia
  • 24 M. Viviani
  • 10 D. Vokić

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    19' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Milenkovic · Assist: Igor
  2. Benevento
    46' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrés Tello · On: A. Ioniţă
  3. Fiorentina
    47' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sottil
  4. Benevento
    51' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moncini · Assist: Marco Sau
  5. Benevento
    55' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Sau · On: Giuseppe Di Serio
  6. Benevento
    56' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Brignola · On: R. Improta
  7. Fiorentina
    68' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Callejon · On: N. Gonzalez
  8. Fiorentina
    68' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Benassi · On: A. Duncan
  9. Benevento
    71' Benevento subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Moncini · On: G. Lapadula
  10. Benevento
    73' Benevento Card · Yellow Card
    G. Calo

    Foul

  11. Fiorentina
    76' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Amrabat · On: E. Pulgar
  12. Fiorentina
    76' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kokorin · On: D. Vlahovic
  13. Benevento
    79' Benevento subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Acampora · On: R. Insigne
  14. Fiorentina
    88' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Pulgar · On: A. Bianco
  15. Fiorentina
    90'+3 Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bianco

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Benevento
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 78%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 625 330
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 569 259
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina took the lead early in the first half with a goal from N. Milenkovic, which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ R. Sottil's goal just after halftime effectively put Fiorentina in control, giving them a two-goal cushion.
  • ▸ Despite Benevento's efforts, including multiple substitutions, Fiorentina's defense held firm to secure the win.