Bahia suffer a blow ahead of Vasco clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Bahia will have an important absence for the match against Vasco in the ongoing Brazilian Championship. The forward Dell, 17 years old, known as the “Haaland of the Sertão”, was sent off in the draw with Fluminense and will serve an automatic suspension in the next round of the competition.

As a result, the young striker will not be available for Tricolor de Aço in the match against Cruz-Maltino, scheduled for next Wednesday (11th), at São Januário.

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Forward Dell (left), from Bahia, during the match against Fluminense, in the Brazilian Championship – Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/Fluminense FC

Dell’s sending off happens just minutes after coming on

Dell came on during the second half of the match against Fluminense, at Arena Fonte Nova, and was cheered by Bahia’s fans. However, less than ten minutes after being brought on, the striker ended up being involved in a decisive play in a negative way.

In a challenge for the ball, the player struck the face of Fluminense defender Freytes with his elbow. Referee Matheus Delgado Candançan, from São Paulo, was called by VAR to review the incident and, after analyzing the footage, showed a straight red card to the Bahia player.

Vasco and Bahia face off at São Januário in the 3rd round

The match between Vasco and Bahia is scheduled for Wednesday (11th), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro. The game is valid for the 3rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Dell’s absence reduces Bahia’s attacking options for the away match, while Vasco will try to take advantage of playing at home to seek another positive result in the competition.

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