Everaldo brace powers Bahia into the top three | OneFootball

Bahia beat Athletico Paranaense 3-0 at the Fonte Nova on Wednesday to climb from sixth to third in the Brasileirão.

Everaldo struck in the third minute, glancing in from close range after a fine delivery by Jean Lucas. The forward then doubled the lead with a composed finish from the centre of the box (35.).

Stiven Mendoza rattled the bar from a free-kick before the interval as Furacão searched for a response. A VAR check moments before half time denied Bahia a penalty.

After the restart, Léo Vieira kept the Tricolor Baiano in control with sharp stops, thwarting Bruno Zapelli from distance and tipping away Léo Derik's drive. Luciano sealed it in the third minute of second half stoppage time with a low right-footed strike.

Bahia were clinical, finding five shots on target from seven attempts and holding 52% of the ball. Athletico-PR registered 12 efforts and four on target as they chased the game.

Next, Bahia host Palmeiras. Athletico-PR visit Atlético Mineiro.