Match report

Bahia Defeats Sport Recife 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Bahia
Bahia
2–0
FT
Sport Recife
Sport Recife
Dec 3, 2025

Bahia secured a decisive victory over Sport Recife on Sunday, winning 2-0 and showcasing strong form. Goals from Rodrigo Nestor and Willian Jose ensured the three points for Bahia, while Sport Recife struggled to find their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • Bahia won 2-0 over Sport Recife in Serie A.
  • • Rodrigo Nestor scored at minute 40 with an assist from Ademir.
  • • Willian Jose netted a solo goal at the half-time whistle (minute 45).
  • • Lucas Lima and Christian Rivera received yellow cards for Sport Recife.
  • • S. Ramos of Bahia was also shown a yellow card.

Lineups

Bahia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 96 Ronaldo Strada (G)
  • 13 S. Arias (D)
  • 4 Kanu (D)
  • 21 S. Ramos (D)
  • 46 Luciano Juba (D)
  • 10 Everton Ribeiro (M)
  • 26 Nicolas Acevedo (M)
  • 11 Rodrigo (M)
  • 7 Ademir (F)
  • 12 Willian Jose (F)
  • 16 Erick Pulga (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Danilo Fernandes
  • 2 Gilberto
  • 3 Gabriel Xavier
  • 44 Luiz Gustavo
  • 25 Iago Borduchi
  • 5 Rezende
  • 14 Erick
  • 19 Caio Alexandre
  • 8 Cauly
  • 37 Kayky
  • 52 Ruan Pablo
  • 77 Tiago

Sport Recife

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Caique Franca (G)
  • 13 Aderlan (D)
  • 21 Lucas Kal (D)
  • 15 Rafael Thyere (D)
  • 36 Luan Candido (D)
  • 16 Igor Carius (D)
  • 17 Matheusinho (M)
  • 54 A. Gomes do Nascimento (M)
  • 14 C. Rivera (M)
  • 11 Romarinho (M)
  • 10 Lucas Lima (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 Adriano Sousa
  • 32 Hereda
  • 33 Matheus Alexandre
  • 6 J. Silva
  • 40 Ramon Menezes
  • 27 S. Oliveira
  • 28 Pedro Augusto
  • 20 R. Atencio
  • 7 G. Paciencia
  • 9 I. Ramirez
  • 30 Chrystian Barletta

Timeline

  1. Sport Recife
    38' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Lima

    Argument

  2. Bahia
    40' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Nestor · Assist: Ademir
  3. Bahia
    45' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: Willian Jose
  4. Sport Recife
    46' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gomes do Nascimento · On: Pedro Augusto
  5. Bahia
    54' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luciano Juba · Assist: Everton Ribeiro
  6. Sport Recife
    61' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Rivera

    Argument

  7. Bahia
    64' Bahia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolas Acevedo · On: Caio Alexandre
  8. Bahia
    64' Bahia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Erick Pulga · On: Tiago
  9. Sport Recife
    67' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Chrystian Barletta
  10. Sport Recife
    75' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aderlan · On: Matheus Alexandre
  11. Sport Recife
    75' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Igor Carius · On: Ramon Menezes
  12. Bahia
    75' Bahia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Willian Jose · On: Ruan Pablo
  13. Sport Recife
    80' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Lima · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  14. Bahia
    85' Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ramos

    Foul

  15. Sport Recife
    89' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Luan Cândido

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bahia Sport Recife
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 603 360
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 13 3
xG 2.90 0.24
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 539 305
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 3 12
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Rodrigo Nestor at minute 40 set the tone, giving Bahia confidence and control over the match.
  • ▸ Willian Jose's solo goal right before halftime further demoralized Sport Recife, making it a daunting task for them to stage a comeback.