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Ceni criticizes refereeing after Bahia's loss to Fluminense in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Ceni criticizes refereeing after Bahia's loss to Fluminense in friendly

Summary

Bahia lost 2-0 to Fluminense in a friendly match on July 12 at Maracanã Stadium. Goals from Hulk and Germán Cano secured the victory for Fluminense, but Bahia's coach, Rogério Ceni, expressed frustration with the officiating by referee Jodis Nascimento de Souza. Ceni criticized the disallowed goal for Erick and a missed penalty for Ademir, claiming that he had requested non-local referees. Bahia currently sits sixth in the Brasileirão standings and will face Chapecoense in a postponed match on July 17.

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By the Numbers

•Bahia lost 2-0 to Fluminense in a friendly match.
•Hulk and Germán Cano scored for Fluminense.
•Ceni criticized the referee's decisions, including a disallowed goal.
•Bahia will play Chapecoense on July 17.
•They are currently sixth in the Brasileirão with 26 points.

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What they're saying

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Bahia were far from pleased with the refereeing decisions led by Jodis Nascimento de Souza during this Sunday’s (12) friendly against Fluminense.The Rio de Janeiro side beat the team from Bahia 2-0 ...
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