Bahia climb into top three as RB Bragantino's skid goes on | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bahia beat RB Bragantino 2-0 in Salvador to extend their unbeaten league start. In the 17th minute, Luciano swept in from the centre of the box after a pass by Jean Lucas. Erick doubled the lead (40.) and Braga's late push drew sharp stops from Ronaldo. Tricolor Baiano carried the greater threat, registering nine shots on target to three. Esquadrão de Aço rise from fourth to third and visit Remo next, while Massa Bruta drop from ninth to 10th and host Botafogo.

Player of the Match: Luciano scored the opener and knitted play superbly, completing 45 of 48 passes and supplying three key passes from deep.

Stat of the Match: Tricolor Baiano registered nine shots on target, a level of incision Braga could not match.

Three Things We Learned: Esquadrão de Aço remain unbeaten after six league matches this season, with four wins and two draws. Braga managed 15 total attempts but only three on target, and struck the woodwork twice, including Davi Gomes hitting the post in the eighth minute of stoppage time in the second half. Jean Lucas influenced the game at both ends, delivering one assist and three key passes while helping control midfield.