Well, folks, what a game! The final whistle blew on a thrilling match between Botafogo and Bahia, and the visitors from Bahia emerged victorious!
Bahia, playing on the road, pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over Botafogo. The only goal of the game came in the 48th minute, a fantastic strike by Edigar Junio after a fine assist by Ramires.
Both teams showed some exciting moments. Botafogo dominated possession with 64%, but Bahia was efficient in attacking chances, with 9 shots overall. Bahia had the advantage in shots inside the box (6 vs 5). However, Botafogo had a slight edge in shots on goal with 4 to 2 for Bahia. The game was full of tactical battles in the middle third and lots of fouls. Bahia committed a much higher number of fouls (21) than Botafogo (10). The yellow cards were also quite distributed. Botafogo picking up two yellow cards, while Bahia receiving one.
It was a battle of attrition, with both sides exhibiting a cautious but passionate approach. Botafogo's gameplan looked to dictate play with a possession-based style. The substitutes were crucial to both teams, with several key changes impacting the flow of the game, introducing fresh legs. Bahia seems to have made smart substitutions to change their game, which might explain their surprising victory.
All in all, a very competitive match with a fantastic goal. This was a game where small details made a huge difference, and ultimately, Bahia's clinical finish proved decisive.