Bahia vs Cruzeiro

In a tense encounter at Arena Fonte Nova, Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Bahia 2-1 in Round 15 of the Brasileirão Betano, sealing a crucial away victory with a late goal that silenced the home crowd. Bahia took the lead when Luciano Juba coolly converted a penalty in the 27th minute. Cruzeiro hit back before the break as Kauã Moraes leveled in the 41st minute, ensuring the sides went in level at half-time. The decisive blow came in the 86th minute when Kaique Kenji broke through to put the visitors ahead, completing a well-earned comeback. Both sides picked up bookings throughout, though no red cards were shown. The defeat extends Bahia's winless run to five games, a worrying trend for a side sitting in the top half. Cruzeiro, who had been struggling near the bottom, breathe easier with three vital points.