Bahia overcome Itabuna

Bahia defeated Itabuna, 4x1, on Saturday, in a match relating to the semi-finals of the Baiano. Sérgio Araújo 's team beat Renato Paiva's team, 1x0, in the first leg of the tie. Everaldo made a great performance with 2 goals.

The first goal of the game was scored by Everaldo, from the penalty spot, after 14 minutes. With his 5th goal of the season.

With 52 minutes on the clock, Bahia extended their lead with a goal from Cauly. After 55 minutes, Renato Paiva's team increased their lead with a goal from Everaldo with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. In the 74th minute, Bahia saw Daniel Simões get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 77 minutes, Cesinha fired home for Itabuna, from the penalty spot. After 79 minutes, Hebert Cristian saw a red card after receiving his second yellow in the final minutes of the game, Cauly netted the final goal of the game, with a left-foot shot inside the box. In the closing stages of the game, Jan Pieter saw a red card after receiving his second yellow

With this result, Bahia are into the next round of the competition. In the next fixture, Renato Paiva's team will play away against Jacuipense.