Vasco da Gama 0, Bahia 1

SALVADOR, Brazil (Interstat) — In a dramatic season opener for the Carioca Série A that defied pregame projections, Bahia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Vasco da Gama on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at a charged Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova. The match, a tense and often ill-tempered affair, was ultimately decided by a 73rd-minute strike from forward Erick Pulga, sealing the win for the home side. The result handed Bahia a perfect start to their campaign in the state championship, while Vasco da Gama was left to rue defensive lapses and a lack of offensive punch. The contest… Read more...