Rollheiser converts two penalties as Bahia fight back late | OneFootball

Bahia drew 2-2 with Santos at the Fonte Nova on Saturday as the hosts climbed from fifth to fourth in the Brasileirão after fighting back from two goals down, both scored by Benjamin Rollheiser from the penalty spot.

Gabriel Bontempo won a penalty after a foul by Erick Pulga in the 19th minute, and VAR confirmed the spot kick. Rollheiser converted (22.).

Peixe doubled their lead from another spot kick after Santiago Ramos handled, with VAR confirming the decision. Rollheiser converted again in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time.

At the break, Tricolor Baiano introduced Éverton Ribeiro and Gilberto and found momentum. From a free kick, Luciano bent a fine finish into the top corner (76.).

The hosts levelled late when Willian José glanced in Pulga's cross (83.).

Peixe still threatened in the closing stages as Moisés was denied by Léo Vieira from a tight angle. At the other end, Diógenes beat away a Nicolás Acevedo strike.

Esquadrão de Aço dominated possession at 63.9% and registered 18 attempts, with five on target. Peixe produced 11 attempts and also hit the target five times.

Tricolor Baiano visit São Paulo next. Peixe travel to San Lorenzo in the Sudamericana next.