Match report
Bahia Defeats Vasco DA Gama 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Bahia
1–0
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Nov 23, 2025
Bahia triumphed over Vasco DA Gama by a score of 1-0, capitalizing on a crucial goal by Erick Pulga and leveraging Vasco's reduced numbers due to red cards. The match showcased the resilience and strategic play of Bahia in securing their first half-season win.
Key Facts
- • Erick Pulga scored the only goal for Bahia at minute 73.
- • David received a red card for Vasco DA Gama in the 68th minute, leaving them with ten men.
- • Bahia's S. Ramos was also sent off in the 84th minute after receiving a second yellow card for time wasting.
- • Vasco DA Gama had two players substituted at once due to their reduced numbers: Matheus França replaced David and N. Moreira took over from Lucas Freitas.
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)
- 6 Jean Lucas (M)
- 7 Ademir (F)
- 12 Willian Jose (F)
- 16 Erick Pulga (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Joao Paulo
- 2 Gilberto
- 3 Gabriel Xavier
- 25 Iago Borduchi
- 5 Rezende
- 11 Rodrigo
- 14 Erick
- 19 Caio Alexandre
- 8 Cauly
- 15 Michel Araujo
- 37 Kayky
- 77 Tiago
Vasco DA Gama
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Leo Jardim (G)
- 96 Paulo Henrique (D)
- 46 C. Cuesta (D)
- 30 Robert Renan (D)
- 6 Lucas Piton (D)
- 88 Cauan Barros (M)
- 25 Hugo Moura (M)
- 11 C. A. Gomez (M)
- 9 Matheus Franca (M)
- 17 N. Moreira (M)
- 77 Rayan (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Daniel Fuzato
- 2 J. Rodriguez
- 29 Lucas Oliveira
- 43 Lucas Freitas
- 66 Leandrinho
- 3 Tche Tche
- 18 Paulinho Paula
- 23 Thiago Mendes
- 85 Mateus Carvalho
- 7 David
- 19 GB
- 99 P. Vegetti
Timeline
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35' Bahia Card · Yellow CardS. Ramos
Foul
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45'+1 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardCauan Barros
Foul
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46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1Off: Matheus França · On: David
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48' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardRayan
Foul
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68' Vasco DA Gama Card · Red CardDavid
Foul
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70' Bahia subst · Substitution 1Off: Jean Lucas · On: M. Araújo
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70' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Moreira · On: Lucas Freitas
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73' Bahia Goal · Normal GoalErick Pulga · Assist: Ademir
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78' Bahia subst · Substitution 3Off: Willian Jose · On: Cauly
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82' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3Off: Hugo Moura · On: Mateus Cocão
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82' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4Off: Robert Renan · On: P. Vegetti
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84' Bahia Card · Yellow CardS. Ramos
Time wasting
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84' Bahia Card · Red CardS. Ramos
Time wasting
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84' Bahia subst · Substitution 4Off: Erick Pulga · On: Caio Alexandre
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87' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5Off: Cauan Barros · On: Tchê Tchê
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90'+9 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardTchê Tchê
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bahia | Vasco DA Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 521 | 430 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | 2.33 | 0.35 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 452 | 367 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The 68th-minute red card for Vasco DA Gama's David marked a turning point as it significantly altered the match dynamics, giving Bahia numerical superiority.
- ▸ Erick Pulga's goal in the 73rd minute was crucial and effectively sealed the victory for Bahia under pressure.