English
Athletico Paranaense defeated Bahia 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Bahia. Despite Bahia’s overwhelming possession (74%), Athletico Paranaense proved more effective in attack. Nikao scored the first goal for the visiting team in the 63rd minute, assisted by Cuello. Bahia, who had numerous shots (25, 8 on target), managed to pull one back in the 90th minute thanks to a goal by Biel, assisted by Everaldo. However, this goal came too late to prevent defeat. The match was marked by the higher number of fouls committed by Athletico Paranaense (13) compared to Bahia’s 7, and by the yellow cards shown, two for the visiting team and one for the home team. Despite their territorial dominance, Bahia’s lack of decisiveness in the opponent’s penalty area cost them dearly, falling to the effectiveness of Athletico Paranaense.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 59 Everaldo came in and Cauly went out., at minute 69 Biel came in and Gilberto went out., at minute 79 C. de Pena came in and Jean Lucas went out., at minute 79 Tiago came in and Ademir went out., at minute 79 Nicolas Acevedo came in and Caio Alexandre went out.
Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 60 Christian came in and B. Zapelli went out., at minute 60 Emersonn came in and Pablo went out., at minute 71 Fernando came in and Nikao went out., at minute 83 Joao Cruz came in and Felipinho went out., at minute 83 Fernandinho came in and Cuello went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bahia
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