Decisive figure lifts Palmeiras past Bahia | OneFootball

Jhon Arias settled the contest in the 42nd minute with a precise right-footed finish, steering Palmeiras to a 2-1 win over Bahia.

Before his breakthrough, the Colombian midfielder had already forced the issue, creating a clear opening from the left that drew a save (41.). Then he drifted inside again and buried his chance high to the right (42.).

Arias blended craft and graft for the Verdão. He won three tackles and five recoveries, completed 29 of 32 passes, and found teammates nine times in the final third, setting the tempo before being withdrawn on the hour.

That mix of incision and work rate kept the Porco front-footed and pinned the Tricolor Baiano back whenever transitions threatened to swing momentum.

Verdão remain top on 25 points. Bahia sit fifth on 17. Verdão visit Corinthians next. Tricolor Baiano travel to Mirassol next.

How high would you rate Arias' performance tonight?