“Willian José strikes from close range to give Bahia the perfect start”
Pivotal“Willian José converts penalty after Erick Pulga is fouled in the box to double Bahia's lead”
Pivotal“Arnaldo Castillo pulls one back for O'Higgins from close range to ignite the comeback”
Pivotal
Bahia
O'Higgins
Outstanding performance
Bahia•AttackerO'Higgins pulled off a remarkable Copa Libertadores comeback, overturning Bahia's early dominance to win 5-5 on penalties after a thrilling 10-goal encounter. Willian José looked to have put the Brazilian side in complete control with two first-half goals, including a penalty conversion just before the break. However, Arnaldo Castillo's 54th-minute goal sparked an extraordinary second-half turnaround that saw eight goals scored across regular and extra time. The Chilean side showed incredible mental fortitude to claw back from multiple deficits, eventually forcing penalties where their goalkeeper proved the hero. This devastating exit leaves Bahia's continental ambitions in tatters, while O'Higgins advance to face even tougher opposition having proven their knockout credentials in the most dramatic fashion possible.
How entertaining was this match?
Higgins 1 - 3 Rodrigo Nestor - Bahia - successfully scores the penalty with a shot from his left foot.
Higgins receives a caution from the referee with a yellow card.
Higgins successfully scores the penalty, striking it with his left foot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Higgins scores the penalty, striking it with his left foot into the bottom left corner of the net.
Higgins 1 - 1 Luciano Juba - Bahia - successfully scores the penalty with a left-footed strike into the bottom right corner.
RonaldoHiggins took a left-footed shot, but Ronaldo from Bahia made a great save, diving to the bottom right corner.
Higgins takes a shot with his left foot, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Higgins equalizes with a penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the top left corner of the net. The score is now 1-1 against Everaldo from Bahia.
Higgins successfully scores the penalty by striking it with his left foot into the bottom right corner.
Higgins has scored the first goal!
Higgins has scored!
Higgins receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Higgins receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia earns a free kick on the right flank.
Corner kick awarded to Bahia, following a foul committed by Felipe Faúndez.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins. Benjamin Schamine has been flagged for being offside.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Santiago Ramos MingoYellow CardSantiago Ramos Mingo from Bahia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Santiago Ramos Mingo from Bahia commits a foul.
Higgins earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gabriel XavierYellow CardGabriel Xavier from Bahia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia commits a foul.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Éverton Ribeiro from Bahia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins makes a substitution as Thiago Vecino comes on to take the place of Juan Leiva.
Missed opportunity! Rodrigo Nestor from Bahia took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Higgins. Bastián Yáñez has been flagged for being offside.
Santiago Ramos Mingo from Bahia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Ramos Mingo from Bahia has been awarded a free kick in his own half of the field.
Substitution for Bahia: Rodrigo Nestor comes on to take the place of Jean Lucas.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Éverton Ribeiro commits a foul for Bahia.
Higgins. Francisco González has been flagged for offside.
Higgins makes a substitution as Bastián Yáñez comes on to take the place of Martín Sarrafiore.
Missed opportunity! Nicolás Acevedo from Bahia takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it sails over the crossbar.
Corner kick awarded to Bahia after Luis Pavez allowed the ball to go out.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia commits a foul.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Substitution for Bahia: Everaldo comes on to take the place of Ademir.
Substitution for Bahia: Dell comes on to take the place of Willian José.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Éverton Ribeiro from Bahia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Nicolás AcevedoYellow CardNicolás Acevedo from Bahia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Cristian Olivera from Bahia earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Substitution for Bahia: Cristian Olivera comes on to take the place of Erick Pulga.
Substitution for Bahia: Nicolás Acevedo comes on to take the place of Caio Alexandre.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Bahia.
Offside call against Bahia. Ademir has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Luciano Juba from Bahia earns a free kick in his own half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Missed opportunity! Willian José from Bahia takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sails high and to the left. Ademir provided the assist.
Higgins. Benjamín Schamine comes on to take the place of Bryan Rabello.
Missed opportunity! Jean Lucas from Bahia took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it didn't hit the target.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the right.
Higgins receives a caution from the referee, being issued a yellow card.
assist: Martín Sarrafiore
Higgins takes a shot with his left foot from just a few yards out.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area after a corner kick.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Caio Alexandre.
Higgins receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Corner kick awarded to Bahia after Felipe Faúndez allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Erick Pulga from Bahia took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and went wide to the right.
Higgins is currently at zero points.
Higgins is currently at zero.
Luciano JubaYellow CardLuciano Juba from Bahia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Luciano Juba from Bahia commits a foul.
Higgins receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Éverton Ribeiro from Bahia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Penalty denied! Willian José from Bahia took a right-footed shot, but it was stopped.
Higgins 0. Willian José - Bahia - takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area after a set piece play.
Higgins - following a foul committed inside the penalty box...
Erick PulgaPenalty awarded to Bahia! Erick Pulga is fouled inside the box.
Offside call against Bahia. Erick Pulga has been flagged for being offside.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Gabriel Xavier from Bahia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Gabriel Xavier of Bahia.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Corner awarded to Bahia after a play that resulted in Miguel Brizuela giving up possession.
The shot is deflected. Erick Pulga from Bahia takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Éverton Ribeiro provided the assist.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Caio Alexandre from Bahia commits a foul.
Offside call against Bahia. Román Gómez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity. Ademir from Bahia takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it goes over the goal and to the left.
Román Gómez from Bahia committed a handball violation.
Erick Pulga from Bahia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - Bahia.
Willian José from Bahia commits a handball.
Missed opportunity! Gabriel Xavier from Bahia took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area that nearly finds the target, but it veers just to the right. The attempt was set up by Alan Robledo.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
Higgins has given away a free kick, with Luciano Juba being the one responsible for the foul.
Higgins has allowed a goal, with Luciano Juba being the one responsible.
Higgins. Arnaldo Castillo has been flagged for being offside.
Erick Pulga from Bahia commits a foul.
Erick Pulga from Bahia commits a foul.
Éverton Ribeiro from Bahia is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Offside call against Bahia. Ademir has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Caio Alexandre from Bahia commits a handball foul.
Offside call against Bahia. Erick Pulga has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Bahia. Erick Pulga has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner kick awarded to Bahia, following a foul by Felipe Faúndez.
assist: Ademir
Higgins 0. Willian José - Bahia - takes a right-footed shot from just a few steps away.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Bahia
O'Higgins wins on penalties
