Bahia vs Botafogo

Arena Fonte Nova erupted as Bahia edged Botafogo RJ 2-1 in a gripping Série A showdown, sealed by a last-gasp headed goal that ended the home side's frustrating eight-game winless run. Huguinho stunned the home crowd with a spectacular long-range strike in the 7th minute to put Botafogo ahead. The visitors' night began unravelling just before the break when goalkeeper Neto was sent off in the 45+2nd minute for unsporting behavior, leaving his side to fight out the second half with ten men. Bahia made the most of the advantage, drawing level in the 57th minute when Nahuel Ferraresi turned the ball into his own net. Deep in injury time, Deivid Duarte completed the comeback, heading home a corner-kick delivery from Ademir in the 90+2nd minute to send Fonte Nova into raptures. The win gives Bahia a much-needed lift in their battle for continental qualification, snapping an eight-game drought. For Botafogo, it ends four consecutive positive results and serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly a Brasileirão night can turn.