Bahia Under‑20 clinches 8‑0 win after bee swarm pauses state final
On 25 July 2026 the Bahia Under‑20 side faced Fluminense de Feira in the first leg of the Campeonato Baiano Sub‑20 final at the Joia da Princesa stadium in Feira de Santana. About eleven minutes into the match a swarm of bees invaded the pitch, forcing players, officials and coaches to lie on the ground for safety. The stadium’s irrigation system was activated to disperse the insects, and after roughly ten minutes play resumed. Bahia then dominated, scoring eight goals – a hat‑trick by Carioca and further strikes from Fredi, Dell, Gerald, João Andrade and Dyllan – to secure an 8‑0 victory and a decisive advantage for the title. No injuries were reported, and the second leg is scheduled for 1 August 2026 at the same venue.