Match report
Benevento Defeats Livorno 3-1 in Serie B
Benevento
3–1
FT
Livorno
Jul 17, 2020
In a decisive encounter in Serie B, Benevento defeated Livorno 3-1, demonstrating their strong form and intent on climbing the table. Marco Sau, scoring two goals, was instrumental in the victory, while O. Kragl added the final goal in injury time, sealing the three points for Benevento.
Key Facts
- • Benevento secured a 3-1 victory over Livorno in Serie B.
- • Marco Sau scored two goals, including the first goal at minute 31 and the second at minute 69.
- • Murilo equalized for Livorno with a penalty at minute 57.
- • O. Kragl added the third goal for Benevento in injury time at minute 90+5.
- • Benevento's G. Moncini and R. Improta were substituted with Giuseppe Di Serio and Andrés Tello at minute 62.
Lineups
Benevento
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Lorenzo Montipò (G)
- 11 Christian Maggio (D)
- 35 Federico Barba (D)
- 5 Luca Caldirola (D)
- 2 Francesco Rillo (D)
- 28 Pasquale Schiattarella (M)
- 17 Abdallah Basit (M)
- 19 Roberto Insigne (M)
- 25 Marco Sau (M)
- 16 Riccardo Improta (M)
- 32 Gabriele Moncini (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Nicolò Manfredini
- 22 Pier Graziano Gori
- 15 Christian Pastina
- 36 Davide Gentile
- 18 Bright Gyamfi
- 37 Vincenzo Alfieri
- 7 Oliver Kragl
- 4 Lorenzo Del Pinto
- 6 Siriki Sanogo
- 8 Andrés Tello
- 20 Giuseppe Di Serio
Livorno
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 Matteo Ricci (G)
- 2 Andrew Delly Marie-Sainte (D)
- 26 Luka Bogdan (D)
- 42 Matija Boben (D)
- 19 Gabriele Morelli (M)
- 21 Mattia Trovato (M)
- 37 Theophilus Awua (M)
- 30 Leonardo Bellandi (M)
- 17 Antonio Porcino (M)
- 11 Murilo (F)
- 18 Matteo Pallecchi (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Alessandro Plizzari
- 1 Filippo Neri
- 28 Cristiano Petri
- 3 Alain Fremura
- 15 Enrico Del Prato
- 23 Francesco Nunziatini
- 16 Gennaro Ruggiero
- 36 Lorenzo Pecchia
- 8 Andrea Luci
- 9 Sven Braken
- 13 Hamza Haoudi
Timeline
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19' Benevento Card · Yellow CardR. Improta -
22' Livorno Card · Yellow CardG. Morelli -
31' Benevento Goal · Normal GoalMarco Sau · Assist: G. Moncini -
57' Benevento Card · Yellow CardP. Schiattarella -
57' Livorno Goal · PenaltyMurilo -
62' Benevento subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Moncini · On: Giuseppe Di Serio -
62' Benevento subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Improta · On: Andrés Tello -
69' Livorno subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Trovato · On: H. Haoudi -
69' Livorno subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Bellandi · On: L. Pecchia -
69' Benevento Goal · Normal GoalMarco Sau · Assist: C. Maggio -
71' Benevento subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Rillo · On: O. Kragl -
71' Benevento subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Insigne · On: C. Pastina -
81' Benevento subst · Substitution 5Off: Marco Sau · On: L. Del Pinto -
86' Livorno subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Marie-Sainte · On: G. Ruggiero -
90'+2 Livorno subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Pallecchi · On: A. Fremura -
90'+2 Livorno subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Porcino · On: F. Nunziatini -
90'+5 Benevento Goal · Normal GoalO. Kragl
Match Stats
| Stat | Benevento | Livorno |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 596 | 345 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 3 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 534 | 277 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 8 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marco Sau's goal in the 31st minute put Benevento in the lead, providing a significant morale boost.
- ▸ Livorno's Murilo equalized from the penalty spot at minute 57, but Benevento's strong substitutions and resilience proved key as Marco Sau scored again in the 69th minute.
- ▸ The late goal by O. Kragl in injury time at 90+5 sealed the victory for Benevento, ensuring they maintained their momentum in the Serie B competition.