Bahia Stun Bragantino 3-2 in Serie A Thriller

RB Bragantino 2-3 Bahia: The visitors produced a stunning second-half comeback in Serie A’s 26th round, overturning an early deficit with three goals in a blistering 16-minute spell before surviving a frantic finale.

Bragantino’s Bright Start

The hosts exploded from the blocks, Lucas Henrique Barbosa pouncing on Wallace Yan’s 14th-minute cross to fire Bragantino ahead. With 51% possession and 10 first-half corners, Vagner Mancini’s men seemed in control – until Luciano converted a 34th-minute penalty to ignite Bahia’s fightback.

Bahia’s Blitzkrieg

Four minutes later, Alejo Veliz capitalised on Rodrigo Nestor’s through ball to flip the game on its head. Then came the sucker punch – Ramos Mingo’s own goal in first-half stoppage time gifting Bahia the lead. Erick Luis rubbed salt in wounds, finishing Nestor’s second assist five minutes after the restart.

Bragantino’s Frustration

The hosts threw everything forward, mustering 12 second-half shots inside the box. But Bahia’s defence held firm through nine saves from goalkeeper Ronaldo, while Fernando’s yellow card summed up Bragantino’s growing frustration. When Alix Vinicius saw yellow deep in stoppage time, their last hope evaporated.

This smash-and-grab leaves Bahia dreaming of continental qualification while Bragantino’s European hopes suffer a major blow with 12 games remaining. One thing’s certain – no one who witnessed this rollercoaster will forget Bahia’s great escape in a hurry.