“Antonio Floro Flores booked after an argument, an early flashpoint in a match that stayed tense throughout.”
“Silvio Merkaj fires Südtirol into an unexpected lead, finishing off a David Okereke-inspired move assisted by Aljosa Vasic.”
Pivotal“Francesco Salvemini converts a stoppage-time penalty to snatch a dramatic equalizer for Benevento after a late corner led to the spot-kick award.”
Pivotal
Benevento
Südtirol
Outstanding performance
Benevento•MidfielderBenevento dominated from start to finish, racking up 24 shots to Südtirol's 9 and a commanding 61-31 edge in dangerous attacks, yet found themselves behind when Silvio Merkaj punished them on the counter in the 69th minute. The hosts' profligacy in front of goal - two big chances missed despite creating three - looked set to cost them dearly until Francesco Salvemini stepped up from the penalty spot in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snatch a point. Südtirol, for all their defensive resilience and three crucial saves, were reduced to riding their luck as wave after wave of Benevento pressure eventually told. For Benevento, sitting second in the table, the result is a frustrating missed opportunity given their statistical dominance, while Südtirol will take real encouragement from grinding out a point on the road against a side controlling 72 to their 43 in overall dominance.
How entertaining was this match?
Francesco SalveminiFrancesco Salvemini takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Francesco Salvemini scores, making it 1-1.
Corner awarded.
Elias Schroot comes on for Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason.
Fabian Tait is on, and Fabio Rispoli is off.
Alvin Okoro is on, and Silvio Merkaj is off.
Corner awarded.
David Okereke takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Guglielmo Mignani has a left-footed shot that is blocked.
Emanuele Schimmenti replaces Davide Lamesta.
Guglielmo Mignani comes on for Marco Tumminello.
Marco TumminelloYellow CardMarco Tumminello receives a yellow card.
David Okereke takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Leonardo Sernicola takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Edoardo Pierozzi is on, and Pietro Beruatto is off.
Antonis Siatounis is substituted off for Antonio Prisco.
Corner awarded.
David Okereke's right-footed shot is blocked.
Substitution: Simone Davi comes on for Aljosa Vasic.
Silvio MerkajSilvio Merkaj scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Aljosa Vasic
Goal! Silvio Merkaj scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Aljosa Vasic.
David Okereke is on, and Luigi Cherubini is off.
Corner awarded.
Pietro Beruatto takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Francesco Salvemini takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Marco Tumminello takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Salvatore Molina takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Rares Burnete is on, and Vasco Miguel Lopes de Matos is off.
Antonio Prisco takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Luigi Cherubini takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Silvio MerkajYellow CardSilvio Merkaj receives a yellow card.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Pietro Saio takes a shot with his head but misses.
Davide Lamesta takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Vasco Miguel Lopes de Matos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Silvio Merkaj takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Offside.
Marco Tumminello attempts a header but misses the shot.
Marco Tumminello takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Simone Tronchin takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Davide Lamesta takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luigi Cherubini takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Marco Tumminello takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Vasco Miguel Lopes de Matos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Mattia Maita takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Davide Lamesta takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Aljosa Vasic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Francesco Salvemini's left-footed shot is saved.
Mattia Maita takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Marco Tumminello takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Kick-off! The referee is Mario Perri.
