Monza secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Avellino in the 32nd round of the Coppa Italia, according to live match data reported on the event day. Portuguese striker Varela netted twice in the first half before Forson added a third after the break, advancing the Serie A side to the next stage of the tournament.
Match Overview and First-Half Dominance
The fixture at the Stadio Brianteo opened with a minute of silence dedicated to Italian sprinter Livio Berruti, who passed away on August 9 at the age of 87, as noted in the official match timeline. Once play got underway under manager Jurić, Monza established early control against Nesta’s Avellino side.
Varela broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute. After Cutrone fired a shot that was blocked into the path of onrushing teammates, Varela reacted quickest to drive a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Martinelli with a slight deflection from Simic, according to live match logs. Despite away team protests regarding a potential foul at the start of the build-up, the referee validated the opener.
Just before the break, Varela doubled the lead in the 45th minute. Cutrone fought off a challenge from Simic to thread a pass into the center, leaving Varela a simple tap-in to secure his second goal of the evening. The teams entered halftime with Monza holding a 2-0 advantage.
Second-Half Action and Final Score
Monza maintained pressure in the second half. In the 51st minute, Cutrone delivered a first-time pass to Forson, who struck past Martinelli to make it 3-0, according to the match report. Cutrone thought he had found the net himself in the 69th minute when he converted a cross from Mangas, but the referee ruled the effort offside after a VAR review.
Did you know?
In the Coppa Italia format for this round, matches tied after ninety minutes bypass extra time and proceed directly to penalty kicks, though Monza resolved the fixture within regular time.
Avellino tested Monza’s defense on several occasions through Pandolfi and Fila, but defensive interventions from Kouadio and saves from goalkeeper Thiam preserved the clean sheet. Following the final whistle, Monza advanced to the round of sixteen to face the winner of the match between Torino and Carrarese.
Broadcasting and Tournament Access
Fans following the tournament from home have multiple viewing options. According to coverage from partiteoggi.net, the Coppa Italia is broadcast exclusively in clear on Mediaset channels in Italy, including Canale 5, Italia 1, and Channel 20, with digital streaming available via Mediaset Infinity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Monza defeat in the Coppa Italia?
Monza defeated Avellino 3-0 in the 32nd round of the tournament.
Who scored the goals for Monza?
Varela scored a first-half brace, and Forson added a third goal in the second half, according to match reports.
Who will Monza face in the next round?
The winner of the Monza-Avellino match advances to face either Torino or Carrarese in the round of sixteen.
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