Match report
Fortaleza EC Defeats Bahia 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Fortaleza EC
2–1
FT
Bahia
Dec 10, 2021
Fortaleza EC stunned Bahia 2-1 in the Serie A clash on December 10, securing a crucial victory in the Brazilian league. After Rodriguinho opened the scoring for Bahia from the penalty spot, Wellington Paulista and Yago Pikachu turned the game around with two late penalties for Fortaleza EC, ensuring a hard-fought win. The match saw multiple yellow cards and crucial VAR interventions, making it a memorable encounter for both teams.
Key Facts
- • Fortaleza EC defeated Bahia 2-1
- • Rodriguinho scored for Bahia in the 25th minute from the penalty spot
- • Wellington Paulista equalized for Fortaleza EC in the 45th minute
- • Yago Pikachu scored the winning goal for Fortaleza EC from the penalty spot in the 78th minute
- • Multiple yellow cards were given to players from both teams, including Marcelo Boeck and Matheus Vargas for Fortaleza EC
Lineups
Fortaleza EC
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Marcelo Boeck (G)
- 44 Titi (D)
- 2 Tinga (M)
- 16 Matheus Jussa (M)
- 15 Felipe
- 5 Marcelo Benevenuto (M)
- 22 Yago Pikachu (D)
- 96 Matheus Vargas (F)
- 9 Wellington Paulista (F)
- 11 Osvaldo (D)
- 17 David (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Éderson
- 25 Lucas Lima
- 77 Igor Torres
- 30 Bruno Melo
- 34 V. Depietri
- 12 Felipe Alves
- 29 Daniel Guedes
- 27 Habraão Lincon do Nascimento Saraiva
- 19 Á. Henríquez
- 33 Nathan
- 20 Romarinho
- 18 Edinho
Bahia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 Danilo Fernandes (G)
- 2 Nino Paraíba (D)
- 5 G. Conti (D)
- 3 Luiz Otávio (M)
- 29 Juninho Capixaba (M)
- 45 Patrick de Lucca
- 79 Matheus Bahia (D)
- 10 Rodriguinho (M)
- 35 Edson
- 9 Gilberto (F)
- 18 Raí Nascimento (M)
Substitutes
- 19 L. Mugni
- 8 Daniel
- 23 H. Rodallega
- 57 Ronaldo Cesar
- 13 Gustavo Henrique
- 50 Luizão
- 77 Mateus Claus
- 37 Maycon
- 14 Raniele
- 15 J. Ramírez
- 4 Ligger
- 42 Renan Guedes
Timeline
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20' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardMarcelo Boeck
Foul
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25' Bahia Goal · PenaltyRodriguinho
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28' Bahia Card · Yellow CardRaí Nascimento
Time wasting
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43' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardMatheus Vargas
Foul
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45'+6 Fortaleza EC Var · Penalty awardedYago Pikachu
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45'+7 Fortaleza EC Goal · PenaltyWellington Paulista
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46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1Off: Felipe Ferreira · On: Éderson
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59' Bahia subst · Substitution 1Off: Juninho Capixaba · On: L. Mugni
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68' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Vargas · On: Lucas Lima
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68' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3Off: Wellington Paulista · On: Igor Torres
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76' Fortaleza EC Var · Penalty awardedDavid
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77' Bahia Card · Yellow CardG. Conti
Handball
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78' Fortaleza EC Goal · PenaltyYago Pikachu
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80' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardYago Pikachu
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80' Bahia subst · Substitution 2Off: Rodriguinho · On: Daniel
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80' Bahia subst · Substitution 3Off: Edson · On: H. Rodallega
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80' Bahia subst · Substitution 4Off: De Lucca · On: Gustavo Da Silva Cunha
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81' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardOsvaldo
Time wasting
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81' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4Off: Osvaldo · On: Bruno Melo
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90'+5 Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5Off: David · On: V. Depietri
Match Stats
| Stat | Fortaleza EC | Bahia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 338 | 314 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 271 | 230 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The 45th minute VAR-awarded penalty and subsequent goal by Wellington Paulista equalized the match and boosted Fortaleza EC's momentum
- ▸ The 78th minute penalty awarded to Fortaleza EC and converted by Yago Pikachu marked a decisive turning point, securing the victory for the home team