Feels like 21.2°C (70.1°F)
Patchy rain nearby
Wind
6.5 km/h ENE
Humidity
83%
Time
09:00 PM
Condition
Patchy rain nearby
The Estádio Nilton Santos was electrifying tonight as Bahia edged out Botafogo 2-1 in a hard-fought Serie A match!
Bahia, with their attacking prowess, took an early lead, with a penalty goal by Everaldo in the 45th minute. Botafogo, showing resilience, responded in the second half. Jeffinho scored for them in the 63rd minute. However, it was Bahia that secured the win, with Rafael Ratão getting the decisive goal in the 86th minute, sealing the 2-1 victory.
Both teams played a highly competitive game. Bahia dominated possession for 45% of the match, while Botafogo had a high shot count (16 attempts) compared to Bahia's 10 attempts. The game was filled with exciting moments, including late substitutions and some crucial yellow cards.
Botafogo appeared to have a strategy focused on aggressive pressing and quick attacks in the second half. Bahia's approach seemed to be building on a more measured, controlled possession game, relying on clever passing movements.
What a match! A nail-biting finish that will be talked about for days to come.