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HFC Arena
Spectators: 7848 (Terracing: 5888, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) Itaberaba's Patrick Tepedino started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Tony Toledo made in the 6th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Falcão Leite however managed to control. In the 8th match minute, Itaberaba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gil de Sousa to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patrick Tepedino in the 10th minute of play forced Hannover Football Club's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vinícius Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Monteiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Itaberaba's Patrick Tepedino in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hannover Football Club's goalie prevented a goal. Vinícius Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean Messias in the 24th minute of play. Vinícius Sergipano made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Mete Gol sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet as Mete Gol kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Vinícius Sergipano. That made the score 1-0 in the 26 minute of play. The audience was convinced that Patrick Tepedino's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Édouard Mendy was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. After 31 played minutes Itaberaba got a freekick which was hit by Ediberto Abraão. Noel Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Tony Toledo hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Monteiro in the 34th minute of play forced Itaberaba's goalkeeper Vinícius Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Falcão Leite's late challenge caught a Hannover Football Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Falcão Leite helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Hannover Football Club booed when Itaberaba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Falcão Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Itaberaba's Gabriel Vieira got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Claudinei Ramos kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Patrick Tepedino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Édouard Mendy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Tepedino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vinícius Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Monteiro in the 66th minute of play. When Hannover Football Club's Alberto Monteiro, in the 67th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Hannover Football Club. Vinícius Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Monteiro in the 70th minute of play. In the 70th match minute, Itaberaba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Noel Costa to maneuver through the defense. In the 74th minute, Alberto Monteiro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hannover Football Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Alberto Monteiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alberto Monteiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 84 minutes into the game, Alberto Monteiro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Vinícius Sergipano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 92nd minute Tostão Barreto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Édouard Mendy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Tostão Barreto kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Édouard Mendy. That made the score 3-1 in the 92 minute of play. When the referee ended the match the Hannover Football Club players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.