Match Report
Benevento U19 went into the game 2nd in the table on 60 points; Venezia U19 sat 3rd on 53 — a 7-point gap. Benevento U19's recent output lagged their position: 15th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.2/1.4 for Benevento U19 and 2.23/1.33 for Venezia U19 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.58.
Benevento U19 were unbeaten in 6. Venezia U19 had not lost in 9 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The venue was Campo Sportivo Avellola in Benevento, with room for 1,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Benevento U19 led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-4.