Match report

Spal Defeats Benevento 3–1 in Serie B Clash

Benevento
Benevento
1–3
FT
Spal
Spal
Apr 10, 2023

In an intense Serie B match-up on April 10, Spal emerged victorious against Benevento with a final score of 3-1. The game was marked by key goals from M. Prati, R. Celia, and G. Moncini for Spal, while D. Foulon netted the consolation goal for Benevento.

Key Facts

  • • Spal scored three goals through M. Prati (33'), R. Celia (51'), and G. Moncini (66')
  • • Benevento's sole goal was scored by D. Foulon at 37'
  • • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, with Spal receiving three and Benevento two
  • • Substitutions were plentiful on both sides, but none altered the game's momentum significantly

Lineups

Benevento

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 A. Paleari (G)
  • 55 F. Veseli (D)
  • 31 A. Toșca (D)
  • 58 C. Pastina (D)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 16 R. Improta (M)
  • 27 P. Schiattarella (M)
  • 8 A. Tello (M)
  • 18 D. Foulon (M)
  • 35 L. Carfora (F)
  • 9 S. Pettinari (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 C. Ciano
  • 6 K. Kubica
  • 20 A. La Gumina
  • 7 N. Karić
  • 33 M. Leverbe
  • 2 H. El Kaouakibi
  • 25 S. Nwankwo
  • 10 Diego Farias
  • 22 I. Lucatelli
  • 12 N. Manfredini
  • 11 R. Jureškin
  • 15 K. Glik

Spal

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 18 M. Arena (D)
  • 6 B. Meccariello (D)
  • 21 R. Celia (D)
  • 5 N. Contiliano (M)
  • 20 M. Prati (M)
  • 37 F. Maistro (M)
  • 44 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 9 G. Moncini (F)
  • 19 A. La Mantia (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 N. Zanellato
  • 99 S. Rabbi
  • 40 G. Tunjov
  • 27 P. Peda
  • 2 A. Fiordaliso
  • 32 N. Rauti
  • 23 A. Murgia
  • 11 I. Fetfatzidis
  • 4 C. Dalle Mura
  • 49 G. Rossi
  • 3 A. Tripaldelli
  • 17 A. Pomini

Timeline

  1. Spal
    15' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    A. La Mantia

    Foul

  2. Spal
    33' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Prati
  3. Spal
    35' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nainggolan

    Foul

  4. Benevento
    37' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Foulon
  5. Benevento
    47' Benevento Card · Yellow Card
    L. Carfora

    Foul

  6. Spal
    51' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Celia
  7. Benevento
    56' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Improta · On: C. Ciano
  8. Benevento
    56' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Schiattarella · On: K. Kubica
  9. Benevento
    57' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pastina · On: A. La Gumina
  10. Spal
    61' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    Biagio Meccariello

    Time wasting

  11. Spal
    66' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moncini · Assist: R. Nainggolan
  12. Benevento
    73' Benevento subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Pettinari · On: N. Karic
  13. Spal
    76' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Nainggolan · On: N. Zanellato
  14. Spal
    76' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Moncini · On: S. Rabbi
  15. Spal
    76' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Maistro · On: G. Tunjov
  16. Benevento
    81' Benevento Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kubica

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Benevento Spal
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 74% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 19
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 347 313
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 256 234
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spal took an early lead through M. Prati in the 33rd minute, giving them a psychological edge over Benevento.
  • ▸ The decisive moment came when G. Moncini scored Spal's third goal at 66', effectively sealing their victory despite Benevento's efforts to respond.