This Wednesday, Bahia claimed 3 points in their opening fixture of the Brasileirao against Corinthians. In the 12th minute, Corinthians showcased their control of the game, taking the lead with a goal from Breno Bidon. However, Bahia responded with determination, executing a remarkable comeback by scoring twice before the break. Jean Lucas found the net in the 31st minute and Willian José followed up just before halftime in the 45th minute, establishing a 2-1 lead for the visitors.
Corinthians had a chance to equalize, but a shot from Breno Bidon rattled the post in the 60th minute, denying them the opportunity to pull back into the match.
Willian José emerged as the standout player of the evening, demonstrating exceptional skill and contributing a crucial goal to Bahia’s victory. Ademir also made his mark, testing the opposing goalkeeper with three attempts on target.
In a moment that thrilled the crowd, Rodrigo Nestor executed a cheeky nutmeg on André Dias, lifting the spirits of Bahia supporters in the 84th minute.
Corinthians’ coach, Dorival Júnior, set up his team in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Hugo Souza in goal; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu in defense; and a midfield comprising Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Raniele, and André Carrillo, with Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto leading the attack.
On the other hand, Bahia’s head coach Rogério Ceni opted for a 4-3-3 lineup, with Ronaldo guarding the goal; a defensive line of Gilberto, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba; Nicolás Acevedo, Éverton Ribeiro, and Jean Lucas in midfield; and Ademir, Willian José, and Erick Pulga at the front.
Anderson Daronco officiated this thrilling match held at Vila Belmiro.
Looking ahead, Corinthians will play away against Athletico Paranaense, while Bahia will face Fluminense at home in their next fixtures.
As a result of this match, Corinthians remains without points and slips to the sixteenth position in the standings, while Bahia climbs to fourth place, bolstered by their 3 points.
Substitutions for Corinthians
64’ 2T – Memphis Depay for Vitinho, Rodrigo Garro for André Dias, Willian José for Dell, André Carrillo for Matheus Pereira, and Erick Pulga for Cristian Olivera.
77’ 2T – Breno Bidon for Gui Negão, Ademir for Michel Araujo.
78’ 2T – Yuri Alberto for Pedro Raúl.
Yellow Cards for Corinthians:
Raniele (8’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Breno Bidon (16’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Matheuzinho (48’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior).
Substitutions for Bahia
67’ 2T – Jean Lucas for Erick Carvalho.
75’ 2T – Nicolás Acevedo for Rodrigo Nestor.
Yellow Cards for Bahia:
Jean Lucas (42’ 1T – Unsporting Behavior), Erick Pulga (3’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Nicolás Acevedo (20’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Dell (21’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Michel Araujo (36’ 2T – Unsporting Behavior), Rogério Ceni (43’ 2T – Insulting or Disapproving the Referee).
Red Card for Bahia:
Michel Araujo (41’ 2T – Red for Second Yellow Card).