Match report

Fortaleza EC Secures Thrilling Victory Over Bahia 3-2 in Serie A

Bahia
Bahia
2–3
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Nov 20, 2025

Fortaleza EC stunned Bahia with an impressive 3-2 victory in their Serie A clash, showcasing their resilience despite falling behind to a penalty by Willian Jose.

Key Facts

  • • Fortaleza EC won 3–2 against Bahia.
  • • A. Bareiro and J. Herrera scored early goals for Fortaleza EC.
  • • Willian Jose converted a penalty at the 66th minute for Bahia.
  • • Deyverson extended Fortaleza's lead with a goal in the 75th minute.
  • • Tiago scored late to reduce the deficit for Bahia.

Lineups

Bahia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 96 Ronaldo Strada (G)
  • 2 Gilberto (D)
  • 33 David Duarte (D)
  • 21 S. Ramos (D)
  • 46 Luciano Juba (D)
  • 14 Erick (M)
  • 19 Caio Alexandre (M)
  • 6 Jean Lucas (M)
  • 7 Ademir (F)
  • 12 Willian Jose (F)
  • 16 Erick Pulga (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Joao Paulo
  • 13 S. Arias
  • 4 Kanu
  • 44 Luiz Gustavo
  • 25 Iago Borduchi
  • 5 Rezende
  • 11 Rodrigo
  • 26 Nicolas Acevedo
  • 8 Cauly
  • 10 Everton Ribeiro
  • 37 Kayky
  • 77 Tiago

Fortaleza EC

Starting XI

  • 12 Brenno (G)
  • 14 E. Mancuso (D)
  • 34 Gazal (D)
  • 3 G. Avila (D)
  • 6 Bruno Pacheco (D)
  • 80 J. Herrera (M)
  • 30 Pierre (M)
  • 5 M. Pereira (M)
  • 7 T. Pochettino (M)
  • 26 Breno Lopes (F)
  • 27 A. Bareiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 H. Leite
  • 2 Tinga
  • 4 Benevenuto
  • 16 Diogo Barbosa
  • 20 Matheus Rossetto
  • 22 Yago Pikachu
  • 70 Pablo Roberto
  • 91 Lucas Crispim
  • 9 J. Lucero
  • 18 Deyverson
  • 19 Allanzinho
  • 96 Moises

Timeline

  1. Fortaleza EC
    ?' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Diogo Barbosa

    Argument

  2. Fortaleza EC
    30' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bareiro · Assist: J. Herrera
  3. Fortaleza EC
    31' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bareiro

    Foul

  4. Fortaleza EC
    36' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Herrera · Assist: T. Pochettino
  5. Bahia
    45'+3 Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    Ademir

    Foul

  6. Bahia
    46' Bahia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Caio Alexandre · On: Nicolas Acevedo
  7. Bahia
    46' Bahia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Erick · On: Tiago
  8. Bahia
    60' Bahia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Duarte · On: Everton Ribeiro
  9. Bahia
    66' Bahia Goal · Penalty
    Willian Jose
  10. Fortaleza EC
    71' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pereira · On: Pablo Roberto
  11. Fortaleza EC
    71' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bareiro · On: Deyverson
  12. Fortaleza EC
    71' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Pochettino · On: Allanzinho
  13. Fortaleza EC
    75' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Deyverson · Assist: Breno Lopes
  14. Fortaleza EC
    78' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Breno Lopes · On: Matheus Rossetto
  15. Fortaleza EC
    84' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Brenno

    Time wasting

  16. Fortaleza EC
    86' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Herrera · On: Yago Pikachu
  17. Bahia
    88' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Tiago · Assist: Ademir
  18. Bahia
    90'+2 Bahia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ademir · On: Kayky
  19. Fortaleza EC
    90'+3 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Pierre

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Bahia Fortaleza EC
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 89% 64%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 11
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 516 222
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 8 5
xG 2.96 1.87
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 457 143
Shots Inside Box 15 7
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortaleza EC opened up a quick two-goal advantage within the first half, thanks to goals from A. Bareiro and J. Herrera.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Fortaleza's Deyverson scored in the 75th minute, securing a crucial third goal for their team despite Bahia's late push.