Bahia seize second with set-piece winner at São Januário | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Vasco da Gama lost 1-0 at home to Bahia in the Brasileirão. In the 22nd minute, Luciano guided in Éverton Ribeiro's cross from a corner for the game's only goal. After the restart, Bahia dug in as Vasco introduced Paulo Henrique and Cláudio Spinelli, yet Ronaldo kept them at bay. Gigante da Colina mustered 26 attempts and 62.0% possession, but only four tested the keeper as Esquadrão de Aço held firm. Esquadrão de Aço rise from seventh to second, while Vasco drop from 16th to 18th. Next, Esquadrão de Aço host Jacuipense in the Baiano and Vasco face Volta Redonda in the Carioca.

Player of the Match: Ronaldo commanded his box, making four saves and five clearances to preserve Esquadrão de Aço's lead under sustained Vasco pressure.

Stat of the Match: Esquadrão de Aço registered 49 clearances, a backs-to-the-wall effort that frustrated Gigante da Colina's barrage.

Three Things We Learned: Gigante da Colina had 62.0% possession and 26 attempts but worked the goalkeeper only four times. Éverton Ribeiro's delivery remains a weapon, providing the cross for the decisive strike. Tricolor Baiano's defensive unit won 19 tackles at a 73.7% success rate, underlining their disciplined shape.