Fluminense concede late, Bahia gain edge in Copa do Brasil quarters | OneFootball

Bahia defeated Fluminense 1-0 this Thursday in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA).

The match was balanced for most of the 90 minutes. Fluminense even found the net in the first half, but the play was ruled out for offside. In the second half, Bahia scored the winning goal through Luciano Juba.

The return leg will be on September 10, at Maracanã. Bahia will go into the match with the advantage of a draw. Fluminense, on the other hand, needs to win by two goals to advance.

See how Bahia vs Fluminense unfolded

The match started lively, with both teams focused on attack. Bahia had more possession but only threatened in the 16th minute. After a free kick into the box, Jean Lucas headed the ball onto the post.

Fluminense was undaunted and nearly equalized in the 23rd minute. Canobbio received a pass, entered the box, and forced a great save from Ronaldo. The Rio team even scored with Serna, but the play was ruled out for offside.

After that, the match became balanced. However, neither Bahia nor Fluminense managed to create good chances. Thus, the first half ended goalless.

In the second half, Fluminense came back stronger and almost scored within a minute. Everaldo took advantage of a cross and headed just wide.

The scare made Bahia tighten their marking. As a result, the game became concentrated in midfield. The next dangerous chance only came in the 33rd minute. Tiago made use of a corner and headed for a good save by Fábio. Fluminense responded with Nonato, who forced Ronaldo into a good intervention.

But it was Bahia who scored, in the 40th minute. Luciano Juba was played through and finished for the goal. The ball deflected off Guga and deceived Fábio.

In the final minutes, Fluminense pushed forward in search of an equalizer. The Rio team had a penalty awarded on the field by Raphael Claus, but it was overturned after a VAR review. Thus, Bahia managed to hold on to the lead and leave the field with the win.

MATCH SUMMARY BAHIA 1 X 0 FLUMINENSE

Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador (BA) Date: August 28, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Raphael Claus (SP) Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) VAR: Wagner Reway (SC) Yellow cards: Lucho Rodríguez (Bahia); Renê (Fluminense)

GOAL BAHIA: Luciano Juba, 40' of the second half

BAHIA: Ronaldo, Santiago Arias, David Duarte, Santiago Mingo, and Luciano Juba; Acevedo (Rezende), Jean Lucas, and Everton Ribeiro (Rodrigo Nestor); Cauly (Tiago), Willian José (Lucho Rodríguez), and Kayky (Erick Pulga) Coach: Rogério Ceni

FLUMINENSE: Fábio, Samuel Xavier (Guga), Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli (Bernal), Hércules, and Nonato (Lucho Acosta); Serna (Soteldo), Canobbio, and Everaldo (Cano) Coach: Renato Gaúcho

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