Corinthians player ratings: costly double error in defeat to Bahia | OneFootball

Corinthians lost to Bahia, a crucial sequence proving decisive.

The sequence that led to Bahia's second began with Gustavo Henrique hesitating, Ademir breaking clear and Hugo Souza conceding a penalty. Globo.com highlights the double error as decisive.

Breno Bidon was their standout, dictating midfield and scoring before the break, then rattling the bar from distance. Rodrigo Garro impressed too, creating the goal and sliding several passes in behind for Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay.

Matheuzinho offered constant thrust and defended soundly, while Gabriel Paulista was secure. Matheus Bidu was lively going forward but left space, Raniele's decision-making hurt the team and Carrillo's technique outstripped his physical level.

Making his first outing of the season, Memphis troubled Bahia yet missed a clear chance from close range. Yuri Alberto was wasteful and ponderous at key moments. Pedro Raul linked play well without a sight of goal, Vitinho struggled and Gui Negão was not graded due to limited involvement.

In the Campeonato Brasileiro opener, Dorival Júnior selected his strongest side and set up a back three build-up to free the full-backs. The level dipped after the changes, and the defeat was put down more to lapses in concentration than the coaching, with minutes banked before the Supercopa Rei.

Source: Globo.com