Match report

Fortaleza EC Defeats Bahia 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
2–1
FT
Bahia
Bahia
Dec 8, 2019

Fortaleza EC triumphed over Bahia with a 2-1 victory in a hard-fought Serie A encounter. Osvaldo opened the scoring early, but Bahia's Artur equalized before the second half. Fortaleza's Tinga secured the win late in the game, ensuring the home side stayed strong despite some key substitutions and caution cards.

Key Facts

  • • Osvaldo scored the first goal for Fortaleza EC at minute 13.
  • • Artur equalized for Bahia at minute 33.
  • • Tinga secured the win for Fortaleza EC with a goal at minute 78.
  • • Carlinhos and Gabriel Dias received yellow cards for Fortaleza EC.
  • • Shaylon was cautioned for Bahia.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Felipe Alves (G)
  • 6 Carlinhos (D)
  • 30 Bruno Melo (D)
  • 3 J. Quintero (D)
  • 15 Felipe (M)
  • 13 Gabriel Dias (D)
  • 22 Felipe Araruna (M)
  • 9 Wellington Paulista (F)
  • 11 Osvaldo (M)
  • 7 Edinho (M)
  • 20 Romarinho (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 Tinga
  • 86 Kieza
  • 96 Matheus Alessandro
  • 27 Nenê Bonilha
  • 97 André Luis
  • 1 Marcelo Boeck
  • 29 Adalberto
  • 8 Derley
  • 32 M. Vásquez
  • 28 Marlon
  • 23 Max Walef

Bahia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Douglas Friedrich (G)
  • 2 Nino Paraíba (D)
  • 3 Wanderson (D)
  • 6 Moisés (D)
  • 23 João Pedro (M)
  • 40 Juninho (D)
  • 26 Gregore (M)
  • 16 Ronaldo (M)
  • 9 Gilberto (F)
  • 7 Elber (F)
  • 98 Artur (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Lucca
  • 20 Fernandão
  • 27 Shaylon
  • 44 Xandão
  • 22 Ezequiel
  • 35 Edson
  • 33 Anderson
  • 14 Ernando

Timeline

  1. Fortaleza EC
    13' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Osvaldo · Assist: Gabriel Dias
  2. Fortaleza EC
    32' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Carlinhos
  3. Bahia
    33' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Artur
  4. Fortaleza EC
    52' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Edinho · On: Tinga
  5. Fortaleza EC
    64' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Romarinho · On: Kieza
  6. Fortaleza EC
    69' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Osvaldo · On: Matheus Alessandro
  7. Bahia
    69' Bahia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Pedro · On: Lucca
  8. Fortaleza EC
    78' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Tinga · Assist: Gabriel Dias
  9. Bahia
    81' Bahia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ronaldo · On: Fernandão
  10. Bahia
    85' Bahia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Artur · On: Shaylon
  11. Fortaleza EC
    86' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Dias
  12. Bahia
    88' Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    Shaylon

Match Stats

Stat Fortaleza EC Bahia
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 76%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 418 308
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 354 234
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Osvaldo's early goal at minute 13 gave Fortaleza EC a strong start and early lead.
  • ▸ Artur's equalizer at minute 33 was crucial for Bahia, leveling the match and putting pressure on Fortaleza EC.
  • ▸ Tinga's goal at minute 78 was the turning point, securing Fortaleza EC's victory and maintaining their momentum.