With a brace from Thiago Galhardo, Fortaleza scored 3-0 against Bahia

On the 3rd date of Brazil – Northeast Cup 2023, Fortaleza crushed Bahia 3-0. The away goals were scored by Thiago Galhardo (3′ 1T and 36′ 1T) and Romarinho (25′ 1T).

The best man of the match was Thiago Galhardo. The Fortaleza striker scored 2 goals and shot in the opposing goal twice.

Romarinho also stood out at Fonte Nova. The Fortaleza striker scored 1 goal.

Bahia coach Renato Paiva suggested a 4-3-3 formation with Marcos Felipe in goal; Jhoanner Chávez, David Duarte, Raul Gustavo and Cicinho on the defensive line; Daniel, Diego Rosa and Nicolás Acevedo in the middle; and Everaldo, Biel and Kayky in the attack.

For their part, Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s team entered the field with a 4-3-3 pattern with Fernando Miguel under the three sticks; Tinga, Titi, Marcelo Benevenuto and Bruno Pacheco in defense; Caio Alexandre, Hércules and Lucas Sasha in midfield; and Tomás Pochettino, Romarinho and Thiago Galhardo up front.

Caio Augusto Vieira was the referee who officiated the match at Fonte Nova.

Bahia’s next game in the league will be as visitors against Atlético Alagoinhas, while Fortaleza host CSA.

Fortaleza remains firm in the tournament and leads Group A with 9 points, while Bahia is in seventh place with 1.

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