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Bahia and Vasco draw 0-0 in match marked by disallowed goals
Bahia and Vasco da Gama played to a 0-0 draw in a match for the 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Arena Fonte Nova. The game was notable for four goals being disallowed due to offside violations—two for each team—with the semi-automated offside technology playing a key role in the decisions.
The result leaves Bahia in sixth place with 33 points, having extended their unbeaten streak but failing to break into the top four. Vasco remains in the relegation zone in 18th place with 22 points. Both teams suffered from a series of injuries during the match; Vasco lost Andrés Gómez, Carlos Cuesta, and Brenner, while Bahia's Ademir and Luciano Juba also had to be substituted.
Following the match, Bahia coach Rogério Ceni criticized the condition of the Arena Fonte Nova pitch, describing it as a "shame." He noted that the lack of stadium ownership complicates maintenance and impacts technical play.
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Arena Fonte Nova · Bahia · Esporte Clube Bahia · FINPAT · Pedro Emanuel · Rogério Ceni · Vasco da Gama