Decisive figure steers Athletico Paranaense past Bahia | OneFootball

Lucas Esquivel struck in the 16th minute to set Athletico Paranaense on their way to a 2-1 win over Bahia.

The Argentine wing-back timed his run into the box and guided a left-foot finish into the top-right corner, giving Athletico-PR early control against the Esquadrão de Aço.

He then shaped the game with his delivery and timing. A pinpoint cross found Juan Aguirre for a close-range header that was saved (30.). After the restart he won a free kick on the left (56.). Moments later, another measured cross invited a Dantas header that drifted wide (61.).

Esquivel's all-round display underpinned the result. He won four tackles and made eight recoveries, while completing four accurate crosses from seven. His 13 successful passes in the final third kept Furacão advancing up the pitch.

Athletico-PR host Atlético Mineiro next. The Tricolor Baiano visit Palmeiras.