Atlético Mineiro and Bahia shared the spoils in a closely contested 1-1 draw in the Brasileiro Série A. Both sides had plenty of chances but neither could find a winner, with the result ultimately a fair reflection of an open contest.
Ruan put Atlético Mineiro ahead just before half-time, heading in Bernard's cross on 45 minutes. Bahia responded strongly after the break and levelled through Ademir on 57 minutes, who slotted home after a fine pass from Rodrigo Nestor. The second half saw both teams push for a winner but defences held firm.
The statistics underline how even the match was: each side had 50% possession, Atlético Mineiro registered 16 total shots to Bahia's 19, and both had four shots on target. The expected goals were almost identical at 1.20 and 1.15, and both goalkeepers made three saves apiece.
