Before the Bahia-Sampaio Correa match played in the Nordeste Cup in Brazil, a flash event took place. Bahia’s team bus was bombed on its way to the Fonte Nova Arena, where the match was to be played. While the vehicle was damaged, some players were injured.
Along with the goalkeeper Danilo, who was taken to the hospital, Matheus and Marcelo were reported to be in good condition. Even though this incident happened, the Bahia team decided to play the game. Bahia, played by former Trabzonspor striker Hugo Rodallega, won the match 2-0, where the Colombian football player also scored.
After the incident, messages of condemnation came from all over the world for those who carried out the attack.