Match report

Chievo Defeats Benevento 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Chievo
Chievo
1–0
FT
Benevento
Benevento
May 20, 2018

Chievo held off Benevento with a 1-0 victory in the Serie A, thanks to a goal from R. Inglese in the second half. Despite several key substitutions, Benevento failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Chievo's solid defensive play and Inglese's timely goal secured their win.

Key Facts

  • • Chievo defeated Benevento 1-0 in Serie A.
  • • Goal scored by R. Inglese at 49 minutes.
  • • Chievo made substitutions: L. Castro for S. Bastien, R. Inglese for M. Stępieński.
  • • Benevento made substitutions: D. Cataldi for S. Sanogo, V. Parigini for M. Coda, Sandro for Christian Rutjens.
  • • I. Radovanović received a yellow card for Chievo at 87 minutes.

Lineups

Chievo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 70 S. Sorrentino (G)
  • 3 D. Dainelli (D)
  • 18 M. Gobbi (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 23 V. Birsa (M)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
  • 8 I. Radovanović (M)
  • 19 L. Castro (M)
  • 17 E. Giaccherini (M)
  • 27 F. Depaoli (D)
  • 45 R. Inglese (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 S. Bastien
  • 9 M. Stępiński
  • 2 P. Jaroszyński
  • 4 N. Rigoni
  • 12 B. Cesar
  • 14 M. Bani
  • 20 M. Pucciarelli
  • 29 F. Cacciatore
  • 31 S. Pellissier
  • 69 R. Meggiorini
  • 90 A. Seculin
  • 98 A. Confente

Benevento

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 60 S. Sanogo
  • 11 M. Coda
  • 2 Christian Rutjens
  • 4 L. Del Pinto
  • 14 N. Viola
  • 18 B. Gyamfi
  • 22 A. Brignoli
  • 31 F. Đuričić
  • 40 T. Candeloro
  • 73 G. Volpicelli
  • 91 L. Sparandeo
  • 93 V. Pinto

Timeline

  1. Chievo
    49' Chievo Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Inglese
  2. Benevento
    53' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Cataldi · On: S. Sanogo
  3. Chievo
    59' Chievo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Castro · On: S. Bastien
  4. Chievo
    69' Chievo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Inglese · On: M. Stępiński
  5. Benevento
    79' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Parigini · On: M. Coda
  6. Chievo
    87' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Radovanović
  7. Benevento
    90' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sandro · On: Christian Rutjens

Match Stats

Stat Chievo Benevento
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 63% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 221 724
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 23% 77%
Accurate Passes 140 655
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Inglese's goal at 49 minutes proved decisive, giving Chievo the lead they maintained until the end.
  • ▸ Chievo's substitution of M. Stępieński for R. Inglese at 69 minutes helped stabilize their defense and maintain the lead.