Bahia seize late control away to Vitória | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Vitória were beaten 2-0 by Bahia in Salvador. Alejo Veliz headed Bahia in front in the 67th minute from an Erick Pulga cross. Substitute Jean Lucas came on (71.) for Tricolor Baiano and sealed it in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time from Michel Araújo's pass. Tricolor Baiano registered nine shots on target, while Leão da Barra managed two. Tricolor Baiano remain sixth and host Internacional next, while Leão da Barra visit Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil.

Player of the Match: Jean Lucas changed the game off the bench, striking the clincher, completing eight of eight passes and carrying threat with two successful dribbles.

Stat of the Match: David Duarte made 14 clearances, a hard-nosed anchor for Tricolor Baiano's back line.

Three Things We Learned: Bahia ended their six-match away winless run with this result. Tricolor Baiano attempted 28 shots, illustrating sustained pressure compared with Leão da Barra's 14. Tomas Pochettino's half-time introduction sharpened Nêgo's creation, producing three key passes and five crosses.