Bahia clinched a narrow 1-0 win against Vasco da Gama in their latest match, held at the iconic Estádio São Januário, marking an important moment in the third round of the Brasileirao. The only goal of the game came from Luciano Juba in the 22nd minute of the first half, propelling Bahia to victory.
Despite Vasco da Gama dominating possession and amassing a total of 24 shots throughout the match, their efforts were in vain as 12 shots were on target while the other half failed to find the net. The away side struggled to convert their chances into goals.
Luciano Juba emerged as the standout player of the match, not only for his crucial goal but also for his defensive contributions, where he successfully eliminated two potential threats from Bahia’s area. Kanu also played a vital role in the defense, clearing five balls from danger zones.
Vasco’s coach, Fernando Diniz Silva, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Léo Jardim in goal and a defensive line featuring José Luis Rodríguez, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Pitón. The midfield comprised Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes, Nuno Moreira, Philippe Coutinho, and Andres Gómez, while Brenner led the attack.
On the other hand, Bahia’s manager Rogério Ceni opted for the same 4-5-1 setup, with Ronaldo between the posts, supported by Román Gómez, Kanu, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba in defense. The midfield featured Nicolás Acevedo, Jean Lucas, Cristian Olivera, Éverton Ribeiro, and Ademir, with Willian José spearheading the forward line.
The match official, Paulo Zanovelli da Silva, oversaw the proceedings, ensuring that the game flowed smoothly despite moments of contention.
Looking ahead, Vasco da Gama will travel to face Santos in their next outing, while Bahia will host Chapecoense.
As it stands, Vasco da Gama is positioned at the 18th spot with 1 point in the competition, while Bahia climbs to 7 points, placing them in second position in the league standings.
Substitutions for Vasco da Gama
62’ 2T – Lucas Pitón out for Paulo Henrique
63’ 2T – Nuno Moreira out for Marino Hinestroza, Brenner out for Claudio Paul Spinelli
76’ 2T – Thiago Mendes out for GB
82’ 2T – Philippe Coutinho out for Johan Rojas, Nicolás Acevedo out for Caio Alexandre
Yellow Cards for Vasco da Gama:
49’ 1T Andres Gómez (Unsporting behavior), 28’ 2T Thiago Mendes (Unsporting behavior), 41’ 2T Johan Rojas (Unsporting behavior), 50’ 2T Cauan Barros (Unsporting behavior), 52’ 2T Paulo Henrique (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Bahia
57’ 2T – Kanu out for Gabriel Xavier, Willian José out for Everaldo, Ademir out for Erick Pulga
72’ 2T – Jean Lucas out for Erick Carvalho
Yellow Cards for Bahia:
18’ 1T Kanu (Unsporting behavior), 34’ 1T Cristian Olivera (Unsporting behavior), 6’ 2T Nicolás Acevedo (Unsporting behavior), 51’ 2T Caio Alexandre (Unsporting behavior), 51’ 2T Ronaldo (Delay of game)