Athletico Paranaense PR beat Bahia BA 2-1 in the Brasileirão - Série A after a second-half winner, having seen an early lead cancelled out. Kerwin Vargas assisted both home goals, and Bahia BA missed a penalty in the 90th minute.

Match Summary

Athletico Paranaense PR were in front after 16 minutes. Lucas Esquivel scored, Kerwin Vargas with the assist, and the hosts had the first real grip on the contest. Bahia BA hit back before the half-hour. erick pulga scored in the 26th minute, and the teams reached the interval level.

The second half was still open when Athletico Paranaense PR found a second. Kerwin Vargas created again and jorge rivaldo scored in the 69th minute. That was the last goal of the night. Bahia BA stayed in the hunt until the end but did not find another finish, and the scoreline closed at 2-1.

Key Moments

Kerwin Vargas supplied both assists for Athletico Paranaense PR. That repeated involvement was the difference between territorial control and a winning scoreline.

After Bahia BA had restored parity, the hosts still needed a second punch. The goal in the 69th minute provided it and left the visitors chasing for the rest of the night.

Bahia BA then had a route back from 12 yards. Everaldo Stum missed the penalty in the 90th minute, and the chance to equalize was gone.

Match Statistics

Athletico Paranaense PR held 61 percent of possession to Bahia BA's 39 and produced 11 shots, six of them on target. Bahia BA were close on volume with 10 shots but managed only three on target. Corners went 6-3 to the hosts. The match statistics listed three yellow cards for Athletico Paranaense PR and two for Bahia BA, with no red cards.

What the Result Means

Athletico Paranaense PR sit third in Serie A on 46 points from 27 matches, goal difference 10. Bahia BA are fourth, also on 46 points from 27 matches, with a goal difference of nine. In their last five, Athletico Paranaense PR have one win, three draws and one loss. Bahia BA have four wins and one draw in that span.

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