Flamengo edges past Bahia in a low-scoring affair
Flamengo secured a narrow victory over Bahia in a Copa Do Brasil clash characterized by limited offensive production and few shots on target.
The only goal of the match arrived in the 50th minute, courtesy of Bruno Henrique, who capitalized on a precise pass from N. de la Cruz to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
Despite Bahia dominating possession with 62%, they could only muster 3 shots on target out of 16 attempts. Flamengo, meanwhile, generated just 1 shot on target from their 7 attempts.
The match was punctuated by a string of substitutions on both sides, with the late introductions of David Luiz and Wesley for Flamengo being notable.
The win propels Flamengo to the next round of the Copa Do Brasil, while Bahia will have to settle for elimination.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 67 L. Rodriguez came in and Everaldo went out., at minute 79 Ademir came in and Thaciano went out., at minute 87 Rezende came in and Caio Alexandre went out., at minute 87 C. de Pena came in and Everton Ribeiro went out., at minute 87 Yago Felipe came in and Cauly went out.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 72 Evertton came in and Leo Pereira went out., at minute 72 Michael came in and N. de la Cruz went out., at minute 80 Wesley came in and Luiz Araujo went out., at minute 89 David Luiz came in and Ayrton Lucas went out., at minute 89 Igor Jesus came in and Gerson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bahia
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