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Match Report
Itabuna
Spectators: 7112 (Terracing: 5443,
Seating: 1669, VIP seats: 0) When Elivélton Brasil came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Itabuna fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Elivélton Brasil couldn't finish the play. ValHalla's Muhittin İlbilge played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elivélton Brasil in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of Itabuna booed when ValHalla was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilson Neiva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Muhittin İlbilge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elivélton Brasil, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. When ValHalla's Alfredão Trancoso in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Itabuna's goalie prevented a goal. Júnior Antunes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Benjamin Xavier's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredão Trancoso in the 45th minute of play forced Itabuna's goalkeeper Júnior Antunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Benjamin Xavier made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredão Trancoso during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd minute, Alfredão Trancoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Júnior Antunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Xavier in the 57th minute of play. Benjamin Xavier struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Júnior Antunes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ValHalla. 70 minutes into the game, Benjamin Xavier recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Júnior Antunes. Benjamin Xavier showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Alfredão Trancoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Benjamin Xavier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Ernesto Figueiredo fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Itabuna's protests and gave Ernesto Figueiredo a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Itabuna getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Ernesto Figueiredo hit a great ball. Alfredão Trancoso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alfredão Trancoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfredão Trancoso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Xavier in the 90th minute of play forced Itabuna's goalkeeper Júnior Antunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Alfredão Trancoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 93 played minutes ValHalla got a freekick which was hit by Renatinho Proença. Paulo Travassos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Muhittin İlbilge tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. ValHalla played a much better game than Itabuna and deserved their victory. The Itabuna players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.
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