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Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 100) With a little luck, Sepharad Athletic's Yossi Ben-Rachamim got control of the ball when Benzion Haberman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcelo Sinder took the ball and in the 7 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jimmy Ravid. Jimmy Ravid dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Jedd Marom took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jimmy Ravid. Jimmy Ravid dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Benzion Haberman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Yossi Ben-Rachamim made a huge save. When the match clock showed 18 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Marcelo Sinder sped through YB Yafo's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jimmy Ravid. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zchariyhu Shelly in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jimmy Ravid prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the YB Yafo defense, Marcelo Sinder kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jimmy Ravid. The YB Yafo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jimmy Ravid should have stopped the shot. 33 minutes into the match, Sepharad Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when Avinoach March came free, but Yossi Ben-Rachamim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Sepharad Athletic booed when YB Yafo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benzion Haberman didn't get a good kick on the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Zchariyhu Shelly cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-7. Jimmy Ravid was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some careless play in the YB Yafo defense, Avi Brotchi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jimmy Ravid. The YB Yafo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jimmy Ravid should have stopped the shot. In the 43rd match minute, YB Yafo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avinoach March to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the game, Zac Sheinberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. YB Yafo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sepharad Athletic the free kick. Jimmy Ravid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Avi Brotchi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Marcelo Sinder could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Jimmy Ravid made a huge save. Zac Sheinberg was shown his second yellow card after 61 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to YB Yafo getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Zac Sheinberg hit a great ball. 62 minutes into the match, YB Yafo's goal looked a bit too open when Avi Brotchi came free, but Jimmy Ravid reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. YB Yafo's Jimmy Ravid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zchariyhu Shelly in the 69th minute of play. In the 72nd minute, Marcelo Sinder got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 74th minute, Jed Tarratut fired a really elegant long shot, but Jimmy Ravid threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcelo Sinder got free with Jimmy Ravid in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 92 minutes, Jed Tarratut managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sepharad Athletic's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jed Tarratut was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. YB Yafo's Jimmy Ravid proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save YB Yafo from getting a goal against them. Jimmy Ravid showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zchariyhu Shelly in the 95th minute of the match. The YB Yafo fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Sepharad Athletic were clearly better and deserved to take the win.