Match report

Benevento Defeats Genoa 1-0 in Serie A

Benevento
Benevento
1–0
FT
Genoa
Genoa
May 12, 2018

In a tightly contested Serie A match, Benevento emerged victorious against Genoa with a 1-0 scoreline. The decisive goal came late in the game from C. Diabaté, securing a vital win for Benevento. The match was marred by several substitutions and yellow cards, but it was Benevento's resilience that shone through in the end.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Benevento 1-0 Genoa
  • • Goal: C. Diabaté (87')
  • • Yellow cards: D. Cataldi (Benevento), Andrea Bertolacci (Genoa)
  • • Notable substitutions: A. Rosi for Genoa, V. Parigini for Benevento

Lineups

Benevento

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 81 C. Puggioni (G)
  • 83 B. Sagna (D)
  • 16 A. Toșca (D)
  • 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 3 G. Letizia (D)
  • 14 N. Viola (M)
  • 30 Sandro (M)
  • 26 V. Parigini (M)
  • 8 D. Cataldi (M)
  • 25 C. Diabaté (F)
  • 99 E. Brignola (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Coda
  • 18 B. Gyamfi
  • 60 S. Sanogo
  • 4 L. Del Pinto
  • 91 L. Sparandeo
  • 22 A. Brignoli
  • 23 L. Venuti
  • 2 Christian Rutjens
  • 73 G. Volpicelli
  • 93 V. Pinto

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 20 A. Rosi (M)
  • 5 A. Izzo (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 8 A. Bertolacci (M)
  • 4 I. Cofie (M)
  • 88 O. Hiljemark (M)
  • 40 S. Omeonga (M)
  • 17 J. El Yamiq (D)
  • 10 G. Lapadula (F)
  • 45 Iuri Medeiros (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 N. Spolli
  • 49 G. Rossi
  • 74 E. Salcedo Mora
  • 22 D. Lazović
  • 72 R. Oprut
  • 44 Miguel Veloso
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 13 L. Rossettini
  • 16 A. Galabinov

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    29' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rosi · On: N. Spolli
  2. Benevento
    39' Benevento Card · Yellow Card
    D. Cataldi
  3. Genoa
    44' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Bertolacci
  4. Benevento
    46' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Parigini · On: M. Coda
  5. Genoa
    57' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Iuri Medeiros · On: G. Rossi
  6. Benevento
    67' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Cataldi · On: B. Gyamfi
  7. Genoa
    68' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Spolli · On: E. Salcedo
  8. Benevento
    87' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Diabaté · Assist: E. Brignola
  9. Benevento
    90' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Diabaté · On: S. Sanogo

Match Stats

Stat Benevento Genoa
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 508 392
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 433 321
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benevento's persistence paid off as C. Diabaté scored the lone goal in the 87th minute, shifting the momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ The early yellow card for D. Cataldi and subsequent substitutions for both teams indicated an intense match, with Benevento eventually capitalizing on their opportunities.