Bahia Mount Late Comeback to Hold Santos in Four-Goal Série A Thriller
EC Bahia produced a dramatic late fightback to earn a 2–2 draw against Santos FC on Matchday 13 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A on 25 April 2026.
The visitors took control in the first half thanks to Benjamín Rollheiser, who struck twice from the penalty spot. His first goal came in the 22nd minute, putting Santos 1–0 up. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Rollheiser converted a second penalty in the 45+4th minute to give Santos a commanding 2–0 lead at the interval.
Bahia, however, responded after the break. Coach-driven changes at half-time brought on Éverton Ribeiro and Gilberto, and the hosts gradually pushed Santos deeper. The pressure finally told in the 76th minute when Luciano Juba scored from open play to halve the deficit and reignite the contest.
The home side completed their comeback in the 83rd minute. Willian José found the net to level the score at 2–2, finishing off a move set up by Erick, who provided the assist to cap his influential display.
The match was competitive throughout, with several bookings reflecting the intensity. Erick, Diogenes, Santiago Ramos, Miguelito, Mayke, Gonzalo Escobar and Éverton Ribeiro all received yellow cards as both sides fought to control midfield and protect their advantage at different stages.
Both coaches used their benches extensively, with Bahia introducing Éverton Ribeiro, Gilberto, Erick (later replaced by Ademir Santos) and Everaldo, while Santos brought on Lautaro Diaz, Miguelito, Moises, Tomás Rincón and Luan Peres. These changes added fresh energy in a game that swung sharply in Bahia’s favour in the final quarter of an hour.
With the draw, Bahia and Santos share the points, leaving both teams to reflect on missed opportunities: Santos for letting a two-goal lead slip, and Bahia for only waking up after the break. More detailed match statistics, such as possession and shots, were not available at the time of writing.
Full match details and context can be found on Ballaxy: Bahia vs Santos.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SE Palmeiras
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 33 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
CR Flamengo
|
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 27 | D W W W W |
| 3 |
Fluminense FC
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | L W W L D |
| 4 |
São Paulo FC
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 24 | D W L L W |
| 5 |
CA Paranaense
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 23 | D W L W L |
| 6 |
EC Bahia
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | D D L W L |
| 7 |
RB Bragantino
|
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 20 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Coritiba FBC
|
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 19 | L L W D D |
| 9 |
EC Vitória
|
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 18 | W L D W D |
| 10 |
Botafogo FR
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 17 | L D W D W |
| 11 |
CA Mineiro
|
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 17 | W L L L W |
| 12 |
SC Internacional
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | W D L D W |
| 13 |
CR Vasco da Gama
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 17 | D L W D L |
| 14 |
Grêmio FBPA
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 17 | D W L D D |
| 15 |
Cruzeiro EC
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | L W W W L |
| 16 |
Santos FC
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 15 | D D L W L |
| 17 |
SC Corinthians Paulista
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 15 | L W D D L |
| 18 |
Mirassol FC
|
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Clube do Remo
|
14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 11 | W L L D D |
| 20 |
Chapecoense AF
|
13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 8 | L L L L D |
