Benevento 3-1 Hellas Verona — how it happened, and what the numbers showed
Benevento beat Hellas Verona 3-1 at Stadio Ciro Vigorito. How the game unfolded, and what the numbers behind it showed.
Benevento beat Hellas Verona 3-1 at Stadio Ciro Vigorito on 11 September 2026, with something to spare. It was a Serie B fixture, matchday 4, played in Benevento. Half time had it at 1-1.
The goals
The first half set the tone. Edoardo·Pierozzi put the first goal on the board on 17 minutes, set up by Davide Lamesta. Amin Sarr made it all square on 24 minutes, set up by andrea le borgne. That left it 1-1 at the interval.
After the restart the game opened up. David Okereke nudged Benevento clear on 59 minutes, set up by Mattia Maita. Davide Lamesta put a third on the board on 65 minutes, set up by Christian Kouan. Benevento finished it 3-1.
How the game turned
The goals were spread across the game, two before the interval and two after it. Both sides found the net, and four different players got on the scoresheet.
Discipline
Seven yellow cards were shown. A booking count that high usually means a game fought in midfield rather than in the penalty areas.
What the stats showed
Hellas Verona had 58% of the ball to Benevento's 42%. Possession without the finish is a familiar story, and Benevento were the side who made theirs count. Benevento had 13 attempts to Hellas Verona's 11, with 6 and 3 respectively on target. Elsewhere, corners finished 4-9 and the goalkeepers made 2 and 3 saves.
Who decided it
D. Lamesta finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.6 for Benevento. A. Sarr finished with a match-high four attempts for Hellas Verona. E. Iannoni finished with three key passes for Hellas Verona. Benevento set up in a 4-3-2-1, Hellas Verona in a 4-3-3.
Match facts
For the record: played at Stadio Ciro Vigorito in Benevento. Scorers: Benevento — Edoardo·Pierozzi 17; David Okereke 59; Davide Lamesta 65. Hellas Verona — Amin Sarr 24. Half time 1-1, full time 3-1. Seven cards shown.
What it means
Benevento take the three points, and on this evidence they earned them without ever being able to relax. Hellas Verona will point to fine margins, and on this occasion they would have a case.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Benevento vs Hellas Verona?
It finished Benevento 3-1 Hellas Verona, so Benevento took the three points at Stadio Ciro Vigorito.
Who scored?
Edoardo·Pierozzi on 17 minutes for Benevento, Amin Sarr on 24 minutes for Hellas Verona, David Okereke on 59 minutes for Benevento and Davide Lamesta on 65 minutes for Benevento.
When and where was Benevento vs Hellas Verona played?
11 September 2026 at Stadio Ciro Vigorito, Benevento.
Which side controlled the game?
Benevento had 42% possession to Hellas Verona's 58%. The result went the other way.