State roundup: Bahia survive scare, beat Juazeirense and reach Baiano final | OneFootball

This Saturday, Bahia defeated Juazeirense by 4 to 2 at the Arena Fonte Nova, in the semifinals of the Campeonato Baiano. The goals for the victory were scored by Willian José, Erick Pulga, Cristian Oliveira, and Mateo Sanabria. Bino and Vitinho scored for the visiting team.

Cup Situation

With this result, the Tricolor de Aço is qualified for the Baiano final and awaits the match between Vitória and Jacuipense this Sunday to find out their opponent in the final.

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📋 Match Summary

BAHIA 4 X 2 JUAZEIRENSE

 Competition: Campeonato Baiano – Semifinal  Location: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador  Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)  Time: 5 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Cristian Oliveira (Bahia); Vitinho, Zé Romário, and Luan Davidson (Juazeirense);

Goals

How the Game Went

At 20 minutes into the game, the ball hit the hand of Juazeirense's defender, Leandro. After a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty. At 23, Willian José took the shot and opened the scoring for Bahia. Ten minutes later, Luciano Jubá charged through the middle and found Erick Pulga, who extended the lead.

At 16 minutes into the second half, Acevedo, free in midfield, passed to Cristian Oliveira, who faced the goalkeeper and scored the third. At 32, Bino stole the ball from Acevedo and reduced the deficit, with a deflection off Ramos Mingo. Nine minutes later, Vitinho struck powerfully from outside the area and scored Juazeirense's second goal.

Two minutes into stoppage time, Sanabria finished into the corner of the goal to confirm Tricolor's qualification.

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