Match report
Benevento Defeats Spezia 2-1 in Serie B
Benevento
2–1
FT
Spezia
May 23, 2017
In a tightly contested Serie B match, Benevento emerged victorious over Spezia with a 2-1 scoreline. Benevento capitalized early, with F. Ceravolo and G. Puşcaş scoring in the 22nd and 24th minutes, respectively. Despite Spezia’s Nene reducing the deficit in the 69th minute, Spezia’s hopes were further dampened when Luca Vignali was sent off for a second yellow card in the 79th minute. Benevento held on to secure the win and maintain their strong position in the league.
Key Facts
- • Benevento secured the victory with a 2-1 scoreline over Spezia in Serie B.
- • Goals for Benevento were scored by F. Ceravolo (22nd minute) and G. Puşcaş (24th minute).
- • Spezia's Nene scored in the 69th minute.
- • Luca Vignali of Spezia was sent off in the 79th minute.
Lineups
Benevento
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cragno (G)
- 5 F. Lucioni (D)
- 15 M. Camporese (D)
- 18 B. Gyamfi (D)
- 6 W. López (D)
- 35 N. Viola (M)
- 34 M. Eramo (M)
- 13 R. Chibsah (M)
- 9 F. Ceravolo (F)
- 20 F. Falco (F)
- 24 G. Puşcaş (F)
Substitutes
- 10 A. Ciciretti
- 7 F. Melara
- 2 E. Pezzi
- 4 L. Del Pinto
- 11 M. Pajač
- 12 P. Gori
- 14 E. Padella
- 21 A. De Falco
- 23 L. Venuti
Spezia
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Chichizola (G)
- 19 C. Terzi (D)
- 3 N. Valentini (D)
- 5 F. De Col (D)
- 6 P. Ceccaroni (D)
- 14 D. Đoković (M)
- 24 L. Vignali (M)
- 25 G. Maggiore (M)
- 29 P. Granoche (F)
- 21 D. Fabbrini (M)
- 32 N. Giannetti (F)
Substitutes
- 26 G. Mastinu
- 9 Nenê
- 7 D. Sciaudone
- 11 J. Báez
- 15 Jon Errasti
- 17 F. Migliore
- 20 N. Datković
- 30 N. Pulzetti
- 33 A. Valentini
Timeline
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7' Benevento Card · Yellow CardR. Chibsah
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22' Benevento Goal · Normal GoalF. Ceravolo · Assist: N. Viola
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24' Benevento Goal · Normal GoalG. Puşcaş · Assist: F. Falco
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25' Benevento Card · Yellow CardG. Puşcaş
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57' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Djokovic · On: G. Mastinu
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63' Spezia Card · Yellow CardLuca Vignali
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64' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Granoche · On: Nene
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69' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalNene · Assist: Leandro Chichizola
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73' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. De Col · On: D. Sciaudone
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74' Benevento subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Falco · On: A. Ciciretti
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79' Spezia Card · Yellow CardLuca Vignali
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79' Spezia Card · Red CardLuca Vignali
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87' Benevento subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ceravolo · On: F. Melara
Match Stats
| Stat | Benevento | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 6 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 9 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Benevento's quick-fire goals in the 22nd and 24th minutes set the tone for the match, giving them a decisive early lead over Spezia.
- ▸ Spezia's red card to Luca Vignali in the 79th minute marked a turning point as it left them a man down, making it harder to mount a comeback.