Match report

Perugia Defeats Benevento 3-2 in Thrilling Serie B Encounter

Perugia
Perugia
3–2
FT
Benevento
Benevento
May 19, 2023

Perugia demonstrated resilience and tactical nous to overcome Benevento 3-2 in an exhilarating Serie B encounter. Despite conceding early, Perugia rallied with two quick goals, including a penalty by F. Lisi, before Christian Kouan's late effort sealed the win.

Key Facts

  • • Diego Farias (Benevento) scored first at minute 30.
  • • F. Lisi (Perugia) equalized with a penalty kick in the 53rd minute.
  • • S. Di Carmine (Perugia) extended their lead with a goal at minute 58.
  • • Christian Kouan (Perugia) scored late in injury time to secure victory.

Lineups

Perugia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 81 A. Abibi (G)
  • 97 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 G. Angella (D)
  • 21 M. Curado (D)
  • 17 Y. Paz (M)
  • 25 S. Santoro (M)
  • 4 E. Iannoni (M)
  • 23 F. Lisi (M)
  • 13 G. Luperini (F)
  • 18 S. Di Carmine (F)
  • 20 G. Di Serio (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Olivieri
  • 82 L. Capezzi
  • 28 C. Kouan
  • 16 P. Bartolomei
  • 7 M. Vulić
  • 2 A. Rosi
  • 14 E. Ekong
  • 3 D. Cancellieri
  • 49 L. Baldi
  • 10 Ryder Matos
  • 6 S. Vulikić
  • 1 S. Gori

Benevento

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Manfredini (G)
  • 55 F. Veseli (D)
  • 15 K. Glik (D)
  • 31 A. Toșca (D)
  • 2 H. El Kaouakibi (M)
  • 7 N. Karić (M)
  • 27 P. Schiattarella (M)
  • 80 I. Koutsoupias (M)
  • 18 D. Foulon (M)
  • 10 Diego Farias (F)
  • 28 C. Ciano (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 K. Kubica
  • 8 A. Tello
  • 33 M. Leverbe
  • 35 L. Carfora
  • 21 A. Paleari
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 79 S. Sanogo
  • 22 I. Lucatelli

Timeline

  1. Benevento
    30' Benevento Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Farias
  2. Perugia
    43' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Curado

    Foul

  3. Perugia
    46' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Olivieri

    Foul

  4. Perugia
    46' Perugia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Paz · On: M. Olivieri
  5. Perugia
    53' Perugia Goal · Penalty
    F. Lisi
  6. Perugia
    58' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Di Carmine · Assist: Giuseppe Di Serio
  7. Perugia
    62' Perugia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: L. Capezzi
  8. Perugia
    62' Perugia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gregorio Luperini · On: Christian Kouan
  9. Benevento
    62' Benevento subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Schiattarella · On: K. Kubica
  10. Perugia
    71' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Capezzi

    Foul

  11. Benevento
    75' Benevento subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hamza El Kaouakibi · On: Andrés Tello
  12. Perugia
    80' Perugia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Iannoni · On: P. Bartolomei
  13. Benevento
    84' Benevento Card · Red Card
    K. Glik

    Argument

  14. Perugia
    84' Perugia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Santoro · On: M. Vulić
  15. Benevento
    86' Benevento subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Foulon · On: M. Leverbe
  16. Perugia
    90'+4 Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    Christian Kouan

Match Stats

Stat Perugia Benevento
Fouls 19 8
Pass Accuracy 67% 79%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 285 522
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 192 410
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 9 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of Y. Paz for M. Olivieri at the 46th minute provided Perugia with renewed momentum.
  • ▸ Krzysztof Glik (Benevento) was sent off in the 84th minute, drastically altering the game's dynamic and solidifying Perugia's advantage.