Bahia confirmed their good form in the Brazilian Série A Championship by beating Athletico-PR 3-0 at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, in the ninth round. With a solid performance, the team managed by Rogério Ceni benefited from an inspired performance by Everaldo, who scored both goals, and one by Luciano Juba.
The result takes Bahia to 17 points, placing the team in third position in the table and consolidating the club's fight for the top spots. Athletico, under the command of Odair Hellmann, remains on 16 points and drops two positions in the standings.
