In a stellar performance, Bahia’s forward Everaldo scored twice to lead his team to a dominant 3-0 victory over Athletico Paranaense in the ninth round of the Brasileiro. Everaldo opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the match with a powerful header and doubled the lead at the 34-minute mark with a well-placed shot from inside the box. The scoring didn’t stop there, as Luciano Juba sealed the win with another goal just two minutes into the second half, at the 47th minute.
Athletico Paranaense had a chance to equalize early in the first half when Stiven Mendoza struck the post in the 26th minute, but they failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
Luciano Juba emerged as the standout player of the match, making significant contributions not only by scoring a goal but also by clearing five dangerous balls from his defensive area.
Everaldo showcased his skills at the Fonte Nova Stadium, where he recorded two goals and aimed for the goal twice during the match.
Bahia’s coach, Rogério Ceni, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Léo Vieira in goal; defenders Nicolás Acevedo, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba; midfielders Éverton Ribeiro, Caio Alexandre, and Jean Lucas; and strikers Cristian Olivera, Everaldo, and Erick Pulga.
On the other hand, Athletico Paranaense, managed by Odair Hellmann, started with a 3-6-1 setup featuring Santos in the net; a defensive line of Carlos Terán, Felipe Aguirre, and Léo; a midfield comprised of Gastón Benavídez, Luiz Gustavo, Jádson, Stiven Mendoza, Dudu Kogitzki, and Julimar; and Kevin Viveros leading the attack.
Match referee Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro oversaw the proceedings at Fonte Nova.
Looking ahead, Bahia will host Palmeiras in their next match, while Athletico Paranaense will travel to face Atlético Mineiro. With this result, Bahia climbs to 17 points and sits in second place, while Paranaense remains at 16 points in fifth place.
Substitutions for Bahia
59’ 2T – Caio Alexandre was replaced by Erick Carvalho
67’ 2T – Éverton Ribeiro was replaced by Michel Araujo; Erick Pulga was substituted for Ademir
84’ 2T – Everaldo left the field for Willian José; Cristian Olivera was replaced by Iago
Yellow Cards for Bahia
25’ 1T – David Duarte (Unsporting behavior)
46’ 1T – Everaldo (Simulation of a foul)
Substitutions for Athletico Paranaense
45’ 2T – Julimar was replaced by Bruno Zapelli; Luiz Gustavo was substituted by Juan Portilla; Carlos Terán was replaced by Léo Derik
65’ 2T – Jádson left the field for João Cruz
78’ 2T – Dudu Kogitzki was replaced by Bruninho
Yellow Cards for Athletico Paranaense
41’ 1T – Jádson (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
44’ 2T – Gastón Benavídez (Insulting or disapproving the referee)