Match report
Bahia Secures Upset Victory Over Internacional in Serie A
Internacional
0–1
FT
Bahia
Mar 15, 2026
Bahia secured an impressive 1-0 victory over Internacional in a crucial Serie A fixture, with Willian Jose scoring the lone goal in the 23rd minute. Internacional struggled to find the equalizer despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card to Paulinho. Bahia's solid defensive display earned them a valuable three points.
Key Facts
- • Bahia defeated Internacional 1-0 in Serie A
- • Willian Jose scored the only goal in the 23rd minute
- • Paulinho of Internacional received a yellow card in the 41st minute
- • Internacional made multiple substitutions in the second half including B. Aguirre and Matheus Bahia
Lineups
Internacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Sergio Rochet (G)
- 35 Braian Aguirre (D)
- 25 Gabriel Mercado (D)
- 41 Victor Gabriel (D)
- 6 Matheus Bahia (D)
- 27 Paulinho Paula (M)
- 16 Ronaldo (M)
- 7 Johan Carbonero (M)
- 10 Alan Patrick (M)
- 26 Alexandro Bernabei (M)
- 19 Rafael Borré (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Bruno Gomes
- 8 Bruno Henrique
- 28 Vitinho
- 9 Alerrandro
- 14 Alan Rodríguez
- 12 Anthoni
- 18 Juninho
- 4 Félix Torres
- 5 Rodrigo Villagra
- 29 Thiago Maia
- 31 Allex
- 17 Bruno Tabata
Bahia
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Ronaldo (G)
- 5 Nicolás Acevedo (D)
- 3 Gabriel Xavier (D)
- 21 Santiago Ramos Mingo (D)
- 46 Luciano Juba (D)
- 11 Rodrigo Nestor (M)
- 14 Erick (M)
- 6 Jean Lucas (M)
- 99 Cristian Olivera (M)
- 16 Erick Pulga (M)
- 12 Willian José (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Michel Araújo
- 89 Dell
- 23 Mateo Sanabria
- 7 Ademir
- 8 Caio Alexandre
- 34 João Paulo
- 43 Luiz Gustavo
- 25 Iago Borduchi
- 44 Marcos Victor
- 31 Román Gómez
- 63 David Martins
- 27 Everaldo
Timeline
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23' Bahia Goal · Normal GoalWillian Jose -
41' Internacional Card · Yellow CardPaulinho -
43' Bahia Card · Yellow CardRonaldoDelay of game
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45'+4 Bahia Card · Yellow CardLuciano JubaTripping
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46' Internacional subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Aguirre · On: Bruno Gomes -
56' Internacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Bahia · On: Vitinho -
56' Internacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Paulinho · On: Bruno Henrique -
58' Bahia subst · Substitution 1Off: Rodrigo Nestor · On: M. Araújo -
59' Bahia subst · Substitution 2Off: Willian Jose · On: Dell -
62' Internacional Card · Yellow CardVictor GabrielHolding
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70' Bahia subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Olivera · On: Ademir -
70' Bahia subst · Substitution 4Off: Erick Pulga · On: M. Sanabria -
73' Internacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Alan Patrick · On: Alerrandro -
82' Internacional subst · Substitution 5Off: Ronaldo · On: A. Rodriguez -
85' Bahia subst · Substitution 5Off: Jean Lucas · On: Caio Alexandre
Match Stats
| Stat | Internacional | Bahia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 380 | 359 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| xG | 1.80 | 0.85 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 302 | 280 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Willian Jose's goal in the 23rd minute gave Bahia a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Internacional's yellow card to Paulinho in the 41st minute disrupted their rhythm and provided an opportunity for Bahia to solidify their defense