Bahia prevails in a goal-filled clásico

Dominance without clarity

Bahia had the ball, controlling the game with 66% possession, but this did not translate into effective dominance on the scoreboard. Despite their control, the home team only managed a slight advantage in shots, finishing the match with 6 attempts, the same as their opponent.

The match began with Internacional taking the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a goal from Alan Patrick. However, Bahia quickly responded: Erick Pulga, the standout player of the match, scored his first goal in the 23rd minute, followed by another before halftime, ending the first half 3-1.

The standout of the match

Erick Pulga was not only the scorer with his brace but also the player with the highest rating of the match (8.9). His ability to create imbalance was evident, completing 3 successful dribbles that led to dangerous chances.

Bahia displayed lethal effectiveness, converting 3 of their 6 shots into goals, a 50% success rate that contrasts with Internacional's 2 goals, who also had their opportunities but failed to capitalize.

A tight finish

In the second half, Internacional managed to close the gap with a goal from Vitinho in the 52nd minute, but Bahia remained composed and defended their lead firmly. Despite the visitor's pressure, which only dominated in the early minutes of the match, the local defense stood strong.

The match ended with a score of 3-2, leaving Bahia in 6th place in the standings with 37 points, while Internacional sits in 17th place with 25 points, in relegation zone.