English
Bahia achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over The Strongest in a match played at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, corresponding to the second round of the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores. The match, refereed by Carlos Betancur from Colombia, was marked by the home team’s superiority, dominating possession (71%) and creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities (22 shots, 8 on target).
The Strongest was outmatched from the start, accumulating several yellow cards (3) and a red card (A. Jusino in the 45th minute). The opening goal came in the 41st minute through a penalty converted by L. Rodriguez. Ademir, with a brace in the 48th and 63rd minutes, both assisted by Erick Pulga, sealed the victory for Bahia. Despite the scoreline difference, The Strongest only managed 3 shots on goal, none of which were on target. The early expulsion of The Strongest’s player was a turning point in the match, facilitating Bahia’s victory.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 46 Gilberto came in and Kanu went out., at minute 65 Cauly came in and Everton Ribeiro went out., at minute 65 Michel Araujo came in and Erick Pulga went out., at minute 74 Kayky came in and Ademir went out., at minute 77 Willian Jose came in and L. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions the strongest: at minute 75 J. Flores came in and S. Guerrero went out., at minute 75 A. Quiroga came in and Castro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bahia
The Strongest
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