Lucho Rodríguez Scores in the 42nd Minute of the Second Half to Secure Tricolor’s Qualification in an Exciting Night at Fonte Nova. Get live updates on meus resultados hoje ao vivo today.
In a night of intense emotions at Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia secured their spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals by defeating Botafogo 1-0 on Wednesday, August 7th. The decisive goal was scored by Lucho Rodríguez in the 42nd minute of the second half, sending the Tricolor fans into a frenzy and sealing their advancement.
The match started off tense, with both teams playing evenly and tightly. Botafogo was the first to create clear chances, with Luiz Henrique threatening twice but being thwarted by goalkeeper Marcos Felipe. Bahia had their best opportunity in the first half with Cauly, whose shot was saved by John. The Tricolor’s pressure increased when Gregory from Botafogo was sent off in the 45th minute after a VAR review for a foul on Arias.
With an extra player in the second half, Bahia tried to impose their rhythm but struggled against Botafogo’s strong defense. Strategic substitutions by coach Artur Jorge added more offensive power to the Tricolor, who persistently sought the goal. The reward came in the final minutes when Everton Ribeiro found Lucho Rodríguez, who finished with a cross-shot to score the winning and qualifying goal.
In stoppage time, Bahia also had Rafael Ratão sent off for dissent, but this did not diminish the triumph’s shine. Now, the Bahia squad is preparing for the Ba-Vi classic, scheduled for Sunday, August 11th, during the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The team trained on Thursday, August 8th, with an eye on their final clash against rivals Vitória in the 2024 season. BB score, check out the latest scores and stats in real time!
