Olivera earns Flu a point after late Bahia red | OneFootball

Bahia and Fluminense drew 1-1 at the Arena Fonte Nova on Thursday, a result that lifts Flu from seventh to sixth and Bahia from eighth to seventh in the Brasileirão standings.

John Kennedy put Fluminense ahead in the 20th minute, running onto Nonato's through ball and finishing from the centre of the box.

Substitute Cristian Olivera levelled (78.) with a rising right-footed finish into the high centre of the net.

Dell was sent off (88.) after a VAR review upgraded his card.

Ronaldo saved smartly from Agustín Canobbio and John Kennedy as chances came after the interval. Fábio finished with five saves.

Tricolor Baiano attempted 19 shots and had 42% possession. Flu recorded 13 attempts and controlled 58% of the ball.

Next, Tricolor Baiano visit Juazeirense in the Baiano. Flu host Maricá in the Carioca.