State round-up: Bahia held to a draw by Jacuipense in the Campeonato Baiano | OneFootball

Bahia drew 2-2 with Jacuipense on the afternoon of this Saturday (14), in the 8th round of the Campeonato Baiano. Playing at home, the Tricolor took a two-goal lead in the first half but saw the opponent fight back in the final stretch.

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Rogério Ceni's team dominated the initial actions and seemed to be heading for a comfortable victory. Caio Alexandre opened the scoring just five minutes in, and Erick extended the lead at 22 minutes, after a play by Rodrigo Nestor and Sanabria.

Jacuipense reduced the deficit before halftime with Gustavo, keeping hope alive for the second half, while Bahia wasted chances to seal the match.

In the second half, coach Rogério Ceni made changes due to physical wear, but the pace dropped. At 45 minutes, Leão do Sisal surprised the Tricolor defense and sealed the draw with Thiago. In stoppage time, young David Martins almost secured the win with a spectacular move, but the visiting defense saved it on the line, frustrating the home crowd.

Now, Bahia shifts focus to the international stage. Already qualified for the State semifinals with 20 points, the full focus turns to the Copa Libertadores. The team travels to Chile, where they face O’Higgins this Wednesday (18) in Rancagua, aiming to maintain their good form this season.

Results from other State Championships

Catarinense – semifinal (first leg) Brusque 1 x 0 Chapecoense

Cearense – semifinal (first leg) Ferroviário 0 x 2 Fortaleza.

Goiano – quarterfinals (second leg) Goiás 4 x 1 CRAC (aggregate: 5 x 2 – Goiás qualified).

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