Intro:

Corinthians beat Bahia 3-0 in the Copa do Brasil round of 32 on Wednesday (23rd July).

Script:

Corinthians will travel to Bahia for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil round of 32 with a healthy 3-0 advantage.

The home side took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to a super finish from Elias inside the area.

He accompanied a perfectly weighted cross with the most subtle of touches using the outside of his foot. the ball slipping into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.

The hosts doubled their advantage shortly after the half-hour mark.

Once again, a perfect cross into the box found Angel Romero on this occasion, he produced a wonderful diving header from close range.

Bahia offered very little going forward and in stoppage time they conceded a third from the penalty spot.

The referee giving a spot kick after a Bahia defender handled the ball in the area.

Renato Augusto converted the penalty to make it 3-0 and give Bahia an uphill battle in the second leg. .

Bahi will have plenty of time to prepare, with the return match not taking place until August.