In a tightly contested match on Wednesday at the Fonte Nova Stadium, Bahia emerged victorious against Internacional, securing a vital 1-0 win. The decisive moment came from a well-placed shot by Willian José in the 50th minute of the first half.
After an impressive individual run down the right flank, the forward curled his shot into the bottom left corner, leaving the goalkeeper powerless.
Earlier in the match, Willian José missed a penalty that could have given Bahia an early lead, an uncharacteristic blunder for the striker.
Willian José was undoubtedly the standout player of the evening, contributing significantly with one goal and five shots on target. Another key player for Bahia was Jean Lucas, who tested the opposition’s defense with three attempts on goal.
Bahia’s coach, Rogério Ceni, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation. The lineup included Ronaldo in goal; a defense of Gilberto, Gabriel Xavier, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba; a midfield featuring Nicolás Acevedo, Jean Lucas, and Michel Araujo; and an attacking trio of Mateo Sanabria, Willian José, and Ademir.
In contrast, Internacional, managed by Ramón Díaz, fielded a 5-3-2 formation, with Ivan Quaresma in goal; defenders Alan Benítez, Vitão, Gabriel Mercado, Victor Gabriel, and Alexandro Bernabei; a midfield consisting of Bruno Gomes, Luis Otávio, and Thiago Maia; and forwards Vitinho and Rafael Santos Borré.
The match was officiated by Flavio Rodrigues De Souza.
Following this victory, Bahia will face São Paulo in their next outing, while Internacional will be looking to bounce back as they visit Fluminense.
With this win, Bahia now sits at fifth place in the league standings with 49 points, while Internacional remains in fourteenth with 35 points.
Substitutions for Bahia
62’ 2T – Mateo Sanabria off for Tiago, Luciano Juba off for Iago, and Michel Araujo off for Rodrigo Nestor
74’ 2T – Ademir off for Kayky
77’ 2T – Nicolás Acevedo off for Erick Carvalho
Yellow Card for Bahia:
30’ 2T – Nicolás Acevedo (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Substitutions for Internacional
41’ 1T – Vitão off for Clayton Sampaio
45’ 2T – Alan Benítez off for Gustavo Prado, Alexandro Bernabei off for Alisson
63’ 2T – Luis Otávio off for Bruno Henrique
68’ 2T – Vitinho off for Raykkonen
Yellow Cards for Internacional:
7’ 1T – Alexandro Bernabei (Holding an opponent to prevent advancing)
6’ 2T – Gabriel Mercado (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Red Card for Internacional:
26’ 2T – Alisson (Direct Red)