Bahia 0, CA Mineiro 3

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Interstat) — Hulk ignited a second-half offensive explosion with a stunning long-range goal, powering Atletico Mineiro to a commanding 3-0 victory over Bahia on Wednesday night in a Carioca Série A match at a raucous Arena MRV. The emphatic win for the home side defied pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors, serving as a statement of intent for Atletico Mineiro to open its domestic campaign. After a physical and scoreless first half, the match turned decisively in the 66th minute. The 39-year-old Hulk, a veteran forward known for his powerful strikes, collected the ball well outside… Read more...