First leg of the Second National Round of the 2023-24 Serie C Play-Offs for Beneventowhich hosts the Torres to the Ciro Vigorito: for the hosts this is the third match of the post-season after the draw and victory in the round of 16 against Triestinafor the guests it is the debut in this phase after having concluded the regular season in second place in group B. Witch, who will have to play the first leg within friendly walls, wants to continue to nurture the dream of promotion in front of their fans. Mister Auteri confirms the 3-4-3 with practically no changes in the starting eleven compared to Saturday: he’s back Talia from 1′ in midfield. The Sardinians, however, in the quarter-finals have the advantage of having two useful results out of three to go through and will be able to play the return leg, next Saturday, at Vanni Sanna. Mister Greekwho will have the entire staff available except for the injured person Masala and the disqualified Timelines up the rossoblù with the 3-4-1-2: defense and attack confirmed, it’s there Mastinu in the middle of the field.
FIRST HALF. The first leg of the quarter-finals of the 2023-24 Serie C play-offs between Benevento and Torres begins at Vigorous, immediately high pace for the two teams. Guests forward in the sixth: from a corner by Mastinu, header by Antonelli who from a good position does not frame the goal. Very tactical first ten minutes, the two teams defend themselves by trying to exploit individual duels to create numerical superiority and break the balance: hosts imprecise in the build-up phase, but effective in defence. The rossoblù still proactive: cross by Giorico from the left, Mint he tries the turn but it’s not precise. First real chance of the match, in favor of the Sardinians: nice free kick from Scotto at the quarter of an hour, he rejects Paleari. Finally try to show up ahead Witch in the 19th, without however managing to cause any concern Zaccagno. Benevento took the lead in the 22nd minute: excellent progression from Talia who received the ball from Ciciretti in the attacking midfield, he penetrates the area and from a tight angle unleashes a strong and precise right-footed shot that leaves Zaccagno no chance; first goal in the Giallorossi for the 2003 class. Torres responds two minutes later: Giorico’s turn after a header from the Giallorossi rearguard, Berra manages to deflect it into a corner. Half an hour of play Vigorous, Samnites have the lead but balance reigns on the pitch. Left-handed from long range by Mastinu in the 35th, he blocks Paleari without problems. It touches on doubling the Witch in the 38th: nice ball from Talia for entry into the area Improta that, after missing a Idda wearing a fine sombrero, he shoots just wide. The Giallorossi made it 2-0 a minute later with an easy tap-in by Ciciretti after a nice strike by Lanini from midfield, but the latter was offside. Opportunity for the rossoblù at the stroke of the 45th minute: restart led by Zecca who penetrates the area and tries to serve a teammate in the middle, excellent coverage by Berra which favors the intervention of Paleari.
SECOND HALF. The recovery begins at Vigorous, no changes for the two coaches at half-time: they are evidently satisfied with the performance of their eleven. An immediate opportunity for Benevento: Ciciretti controls the pass with his back to the goal Perlingieri and places the ball for the onrushing Improta who unleashes a nice right-foot shot, the Torres goalkeeper extends himself not without difficulty. It started off strong Witch, in the 47th Lanini hits the left foot from the line outside the penalty area and wins a corner. The Giallorossi started off with a very aggressive attitude, supported by the irrepressible support of their fans. The Sardinians try to show themselves forward, the home defense is attentive. Samnite counterattack in the 56th minute, Lanini is slightly selfish and is recovered by Zecca; there was Ciciretti all alone on the opposite side. Headshot by Ruocco in the 57th on a strong and tense cross from the right, ball out. Double substitution for Torres: Zambataro and Mastinu come out, Kujabi comes in. Rhythms that remain high at Vigorous at game time, but the two teams begin to stretch: Ruocco’s left-footed shot from 20 meters, Paleari is attentive. Confusion in the Giallorossi area in the 61st minute following the development of a corner, the Samnite defense manages to clear the ball, not without worries. The referee allows prolonged holds against Perlingieri, who launched a solitary counterattack against three opponents: the DT is sent off Carli for protests at 62nd. First substitution for Mister Auteri: Lanini recalled to the bench in his place Meccariello. Free kick from a tight angle by Liviero, the ball crosses the entire penalty area and goes dangerously to the bottom without anyone touching it. Lots of possession in this phase by the Sardinians, looking for the right moment to sink and equalize the match. Double change for Benevento in the 73rd minute: Carfora And Cyan Ciciretti and Perlingieri take over. Substitution also for Torres with 15 minutes to go: Scotto comes out and comes on Diakite. Try to make yourself dangerous on the counterattack Witch, leaving possession to the opponents, but unable to make an impact. Fourth substitution but third and final slot for the hosts: Agazzi replaces Talia. The rossoblù attack in these last minutes, Meccariello in coverage concedes a corner. Fourth substitution and third slot also for the guests in the 89th minute: Goglino takes the place of a little inspired Ruocco. Paleari saves everything in the second minute of injury time: insistent action by Fischnaller who serves Goglino, the Argentine attacker manages to turn in the area and spoon it to Diakité who heads the ball to the Giallorossi goalkeeper to fly towards the far post with a plastic catch.
Gaetano Auteri’s Benevento narrowly wins the first leg of the Second National Round of the 2023-24 Serie C play-offs against Torres at Vigorous thanks to the goal scored during the first half by Talia. There Witchnow, he will return to the field on Saturday 25th at Vanni Sanna of Sassari for the return match: the Sardinians will be forced to win against the Samnites to access the Final Four, while even a draw would be enough for the Giallorossi.
THE SCORESHEET.
BENEVENTO (3-4-3): Paleari (C); Berra, Capellini, Viscardi; Improta, Talia (from 36’s.t. Agazzi), Nardi, Simonetti; Ciciretti (from 28’s.t. Carfora), Perlingieri (from 28’s.t. Ciano), Lanini (from 21’s.t. Meccariello). Available: Manfredini, Benedetti, Masciangelo, Rillo, Terranova, Agazzi, Karic, Kubica, Bolsius, Ferrante, Marotta, Starita. All.: Gaetano Auteri.
TORRES (3-4-1-2): Zaccagno; Idda, Antonelli, Dametto; Zecca, Mastinu (from the 14th century Kujabi), Giorico, Zambataro (from the 14th century Liviero); Ruocco (from 44’s.t. Goglino); Scotto (C, from 30’s.t. Diakitè), Fischnaller. Available: Garau, Petriccione, Rosi, Fabriani, Siniega, Cester, Masala, Nunziatini, Sanat. All.: Alfonso Greco.
MARKERS: 22’pt Talia (B)
WARNED: 21’pt Antonelli (T)
EXPELLED: /
RECOVERY: 1’pt, 5’s.t.
REFEREE: Daniel Virgil of the Trapani section. ASSISTANTS: Franco Iacovacci of Latina and Glauco Zanellati of Seregno. FOURTH MAN: Leonardo Mastrodomenico of Matera. VAR and AVAR: Luigi Nasca of Bari and Ivano Pezzuto of Lecce.
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