This Wednesday, the 31st, Bahia received Santos, in a match valid for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, Tricolor de Aço moved to the quarterfinals on penalties
This Wednesday, the 31st, bahia It is saints faced each other, in a match valid for the round of 16 of the Brazil’s Cup. After a goalless draw in Vila Belmirothe two teams decided the vacancy in the Arena Fonte Nova. Again with the score equal, the decision was on the maximum penalties, in which Tricolor de Aço won.
The match started out lukewarm, with not many chances for either team. Santos bet on the plays of Soteldo, which created, but was not dangerous. On the other hand, Bahia exploited the speed of Biel, which even scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Subsequently, VAR confirmed the attacker’s irregular position.
In addition to the disallowed goal, the two teams failed to provide great plays. Until, at 40′, the Steel Tricolor arrived once again with danger, but this time the impediment was John Paul. After a strong header from Kanuthe Santos goalkeeper stretched out and made a miraculous save, keeping the score at zero.
On the way back to the second stage, Bahia returned more access creating more plays than in the first stage. However, at 13 minutes, the Steel Tricolor had to deal with yet another adversity. After leaving vitor alligator due to injury, Biel also felt a muscle injury and left the pitch, unable to play.
Until, at 23′, Everaldo stole the ball in the attacking field, after an error of Rodrigo Fernandezand crossed to Ademir, who stopped in a spectacular defense by João Paulo. However, on rebound, Cauly took advantage and sent from outside the area to the bottom of the goal. Santos tried to chase the loss and, at 49′, Bruno Mezenga took advantage of a good corner and sent it to the bottom of the goal, taking the decision to penalties.
Opening the penalties, Cauly converted for Bahia. Just like Soteldo, who opened well for Peixe. In sequence, mugni It is Mendoza scored for the teams. Acevedo swung the nets for the Tricolor, while patati hit the other side. The 100% success of the Bahians followed with Vitor hugobut Camacho wasted for Santos. Ademir made a mistake in the sequence, but Marco Felipe defended Mezenga’s attempt and ranked the hosts.
Source: sportbuzz
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