Juba urges Bahia to keep up good form, eyes return against Fluminense | OneFootball

This Thursday, in a clash valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, Bahia hosted Fluminense at the Arena Fonte Nova and won by 1 to 0. The author of the goal that granted the victory to the Tricolor de Aço, Juba demanded consistency from the team and projected the return match.

“We knew we would have a very difficult game today. Fluminense's team is very good, but we also knew the importance of getting ahead in this two-match duel. The first was here, at our home, and we know that the away game will also be very complicated. Therefore, it was essential to start the clash winning and, thank God, we did,” he declared to SporTV.

With the result, Bahia takes a one-goal advantage on aggregate and can even draw to stamp its direct passport to the semifinal. In case of a loss by one goal, the decision goes to penalties. The qualifier will face the winner of the clash between Botafogo and Vasco.

“Now it's time to focus on the next game, on Sunday, because we know we can't stop. There are many games, so we need to keep the sequence to stay on top. I can only thank God for the victory and the fans, who came here and made another great party,” he added.

Bahia returns to the pitch next Sunday, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), when it visits Mirassol, at Maião. On the same day, but at 4:30 pm, Fluminense visits Santos, at Vila Belmiro. Both duels will be valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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