EC Bahia Women delivered one of their most convincing performances of the Brasileirão Feminino Série B campaign, defeating Jacobina W 4-1 at the Arena Fonte Nova on Saturday, 24 October 2026. A brace from striker Laryssa helped the hosts recover from an early second-half scare, while a dominant final half-hour underlined Bahia’s promotion credentials in front of an enthusiastic Salvador crowd.

Match overview

The scoreline suggests a straightforward afternoon, but Jacobina W made Bahia work for their rewards. The visitors arrived with a compact defensive block and looked to spring quick counter-attacks through the channels. Bahia controlled possession from the opening whistle, moving the ball patiently across the back line before probing through the half-spaces. The breakthrough came inside the first ten minutes, and from that point the home side never truly surrendered the initiative.

Jacobina’s equaliser early in the second period briefly changed the mood inside the stadium, but Bahia responded with composure rather than panic. Two goals in quick succession restored control, and a late fourth gave the result a scoreline that accurately reflected the balance of play. The three points keep Bahia firmly in the promotion conversation, while Jacobina remain in search of consistency in a demanding division.

Key moments

• 9th minute: Bahia opened the scoring when Laryssa latched onto a through ball, rounded the goalkeeper and finished calmly from a tight angle.
• 34th minute: Jacobina equalised against the run of play. Jéssica capitalised on a loose ball at the edge of the box and drilled a low effort into the bottom corner.
• 43rd minute: Bahia regained the lead just before half-time. Vivia arrived late at the back post to convert a well-worked corner routine.
• 58th minute: Laryssa grabbed her second of the match, finishing first-time after a slick exchange with Duda Santos on the edge of the area.
• 81st minute: Substitute Raíssa completed the scoring, converting a cross from the right with a composed close-range finish.

Tactical story

Bahia set up in a 4-3-3 with high full-backs and a midfield trio instructed to recycle possession quickly. The hosts repeatedly overloaded Jacobina’s right side, creating space for crosses and cut-backs. Their pressing structure also forced Jacobina into hurried clearances, which Bahia recovered efficiently in the middle third.

Jacobina W, by contrast, sat deep in a 4-4-2 and looked to hit on the break. Their equaliser came from exactly that approach, but the visitors struggled to sustain pressure once Bahia increased the tempo after half-time. Bahia’s substitutions added fresh legs in wide areas, and the home side’s ability to stretch the pitch ultimately broke Jacobina’s resistance.

Standout performers

Laryssa was the obvious headline act, with two well-taken goals and relentless movement in behind. Her link-up play with the midfield also created space for others. Duda Santos controlled the tempo from central midfield, completing a high number of forward passes and providing the assist for Bahia’s third goal. Vivia was a constant threat from set pieces and delivered a disciplined defensive shift when Jacobina looked to counter.

For Jacobina W, goalkeeper Mariana deserves credit for keeping the score respectable with several sharp saves, including a one-on-one stop early in the second half. Jéssica took her goal well and was the visitors’ most dangerous outlet throughout.

What the result means

The win strengthens EC Bahia Women’s position in the upper reaches of the Brasileirão Feminino Série B table and adds momentum to their promotion push. The four-goal display will boost confidence, particularly with a demanding run of fixtures on the horizon. For Jacobina W, the defeat highlights the gap between the division’s front-runners and the chasing pack, though there were enough encouraging spells to suggest they can pick up points in the coming weeks.

Bahia’s attacking output has been a feature of their season, and this performance added another layer of authority. The hosts managed the game well after conceding, showing maturity that will be crucial in the promotion run-in.

Looking ahead

EC Bahia Women will look to carry this form into their next Série B assignment, with the coaching staff likely to rotate carefully to manage the load. Jacobina W return home with lessons to take from their second-half collapse. Both sides remain firmly involved in the story of the season, and Bahia’s 4-1 victory will be remembered as one of their most complete team performances of the campaign.