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Spectators: 7197 (Terracing: 5399, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) Luiz Gustavo Goiano made the kick off and thus started the match. After having played for 8 minutes, Alessandro Galvão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bristol Rovers FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alessandro Galvão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bristol Rovers FC's Yasin Juanda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlinhos Penha in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Bristol Rovers FC's Luiz Gustavo Goiano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dinei Alves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A hard shot 14 in the game by Alessandro Galvão from a close distance when the talented Dinei Alves managed to make a qualified save. Itapiruna SC's players were relieved. Clemente Moraes kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. The supporters of Bristol Rovers FC booed when Itapiruna SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlinhos Penha didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bristol Rovers FC's goalkeeper Yasin Juanda, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alessandro Galvão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, Itapiruna SC's Dinei Alves got control of the ball when Alessandro Galvão tried to sneak it across the goal line. Carlinhos Penha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Alessandro Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carlinhos Penha succeeded in the game's 44th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. The Bristol Rovers FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Itapiruna SC were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carlinhos Penha stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Gustavo Goiano in the 67th minute of play forced Itapiruna SC's goalkeeper Dinei Alves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Itapiruna SC's Clemente Moraes couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Bristol Rovers FC. 74 minutes into the match, Bristol Rovers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carlinhos Penha came free, but Yasin Juanda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Itapiruna SC booed when Bristol Rovers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aírton Bertassi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlinhos Penha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Yasin Juanda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Bristol Rovers FC getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Elói Moura hit a great ball. After 89 played minutes Bristol Rovers FC got a freekick which was hit by Elói Moura. For all the effort they put into the match, the Itapiruna SC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Bristol Rovers FC.