Fluminense showcased their superiority in a crucial match against Bahia, defeating them 2-0 at the Maracanã stadium. The turning point came in the 74th minute when Paulo Ganso scored a stunning goal that set the tone for the remainder of the match. Thiago Silva then sealed the victory with a second goal in the 82nd minute.
Fábio, the goalkeeper for Fluminense, was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, making an impressive six saves to keep Bahia at bay. His performance was instrumental in ensuring a clean sheet for the home side.
Key player Paulo Ganso was also notable, not only for his goal but for his overall influence on the game’s tempo and dynamics.
The head coach of Fluminense, Luis Zubeldía, deployed a tactical 4-5-1 formation with Fábio in goal; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, and Renê in defense; Mattheus Martinelli, Nonato, Kevin Serna, Luciano Acosta, and Agustín Canobbio in midfield; and Everaldo leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Bahia, guided by Rogério Ceni, opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Ronaldo in goal; Santiago Arias, Kanu, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba in defense; Nicolás Acevedo, Éverton Ribeiro, and Jean Lucas in midfield; and Ademir, Willian José, and Erick Pulga in the forward line.
The referee for this match was Matheus Delgado Candançan.
With this victory, Fluminense now stands with 64 points, occupying the fifth spot in the league table, while Bahia has 60 points and is positioned seventh.
Substitutions for Fluminense
59’ 2T – Everaldo was substituted for John Kennedy, Kevin Serna for Yeferson Soteldo, and Nonato for Hércules.
73’ 2T – Luciano Acosta was replaced by Paulo Ganso.
86’ 2T – Mattheus Martinelli was taken off for Facundo Bernal.
Yellow Cards for Fluminense:
9’ 1T – Nonato (Unsportsmanlike behavior) and 22’ 2T – Samuel Xavier (Holding an opponent to prevent advance).
Substitutions for Bahia
45’ 2T – Ademir was substituted for Tiago.
66’ 2T – Éverton Ribeiro was replaced by Rodrigo Nestor, and Nicolás Acevedo by Caio Alexandre.
84’ 2T – Erick Pulga was substituted for Ruan Pablo, and Willian José for Cauly.
Yellow Cards for Bahia:
19’ 1T – Nicolás Acevedo (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 28’ 2T – Erick Pulga (Unsportsmanlike behavior), and 47’ 2T – Rodrigo Nestor (Unsportsmanlike behavior).