Bahia and Fluminense drew 1-1 on Thursday (February 5), at Arena Fonte Nova, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship. John Kennedy opened the scoring for the Rio team, but Kike Oliveira equalized for the home side in the second half. The result keeps both teams unbeaten in the competition.
The match, part of the second round of the Brasileirão, was balanced and featured scoring chances for both sides. At the 19th minute of the first half, John Kennedy opened the scoring for Fluminense after a buildup involving Acosta, Martinelli, and Nonato, who found the forward in the box. With the goal, Kennedy became Fluminense's top scorer for the season, with four goals in six games.
Bahia pressed in the second half and equalized at the 32nd minute, with Kike Oliveira capitalizing on a low cross from Sanabria after a midfield recovery. This was Oliveira's first goal for the Bahia club. Before the equalizer, Bahia had clear chances, such as Acevedo's shot hitting the crossbar at the 12th minute and Willian José's near-goal at the 46th of the first half.
Fluminense had opportunities, including Serna's shot over the bar at the 25th minute of the first half and Canobbio's effort saved by Ronaldo at the 20th of the second. In the end, Bahia played with ten men after Dell's expulsion for elbowing a Fluminense player, resulting in a red card reviewed by VAR.
Both teams remain unbeaten: Fluminense beat Grêmio in their debut, while Bahia defeated Corinthians away. The result places the teams in the upper table positions of the Brasileirão.
