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Bahia Stages Comeback to Claim Victory at Home Against RB Bragantino
Salvador, Brazil – In a thrilling match played at the Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia secured an important victory over RB Bragantino with a final score of 2 to 1. The match, corresponding to matchday 31 of the Brazilian Serie A, was marked by the intensity and physical display of both teams.
RB Bragantino took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to a goal from Matheus Fernandes, assisted by Lucas Barbosa. However, Bahia, spurred on by their fans and an overwhelming ball possession (69%), did not give up. Despite the constant fouls committed by both teams (20 by Bragantino and 11 by Bahia), the match maintained a high tempo.
The equalizer came in the 75th minute, when Willian Jose, assisted by Luciano Juba, sent the ball into the back of the net. The same Willian Jose would seal the victory for Bahia in the 90th minute, thanks to an assist from Tiago.
The match was characterized by a high number of yellow cards: five for RB Bragantino and three for Bahia. Despite the defeat, RB Bragantino showed flashes of danger, although their lower possession (31%) prevented them from controlling the pace of the game. Bahia, with 16 total shots (6 on target), proved to be more effective in front of goal, while RB Bragantino only managed 7 shots (3 on target).
Substitutions rb bragantino: at minute 12 Eric Ramires came in and Matheus Fernandes went out., at minute 46 Matheus Fernandes came in and Fabinho went out., at minute 58 H. Mosquera came in and Fernando went out., at minute 77 Juninho Capixaba came in and Praxedes went out., at minute 77 Eduardo Sasha came in and I. Pitta went out.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 41 Kayky came in and Tiago went out., at minute 46 Rodrigo came in and Michel Araujo went out., at minute 70 Erick Pulga came in and Cauly went out., at minute 70 Nicolas Acevedo came in and Erick went out., at minute 87 Jean Lucas came in and Everton Ribeiro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bahia
RB Bragantino
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