Bahia keep pace with top six thanks to late clincher in Salvador | OneFootball

Bahia beat Vitória 2-0 at Estádio Manoel Barradas on Sunday to remain sixth in the Brasileirão.

Alejo Veliz broke the deadlock in the 67th minute, glancing in from close range after a teasing cross by Erick Pulga. Moments earlier, Tomas Pochettino had struck the post with a header.

Lucas Arcanjo had kept Leão da Barra in it early on with smart saves, but Tricolor Baiano's pressure finally told after the restart.

Deep in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time, Jean Lucas sealed the points with a composed finish from the centre of the box after Michel Araújo's assist.

Eight minutes of added time had been indicated, and the game stretched before the late strike settled it.

Tricolor Baiano registered 28 attempts, with nine on target, and controlled 53.2% possession. Leão da Barra managed 14 attempts and hit the target twice.

Next, Leão da Barra visit Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil. Tricolor Baiano host Internacional in the Brasileirão.