Esporte Clube Vitória is set to host Chinese Football Boys for a friendly match at Estádio Manoel Barradas, the Barradão, on Friday, June 19. The match is part of the Chinese team's tour in Bahia, promoted by BYD. The Chinese delegation, consisting of 21 members, arrived in Bahia between June 16 and 19 and has already played a friendly match against the youth team of Esporte Clube Bahia. The result of the match was 2-0 in favor of Bahia. The visit of the young athletes to the state aims to connect them to Bahian football and promote integration between countries. In addition to the match at the Barradão, the Chinese delegation also visited the BYD factory in Camaçari and the Bahia Museum. BYD is a global leader in the production of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and has a strong presence in the state of Bahia. The company recently announced a global partnership with the City Football Group and also has a partnership with Esporte Clube Bahia SAF. BYD's Senior Vice President for Brazil, Alexandre Baldy, highlighted the importance of the partnership with Bahian football and the connection with the local community. The match at the Barradão is an opportunity for Esporte Clube Vitória fans to see the Chinese team in action and also to promote integration between countries. The Chinese team is made up of young athletes who aim to develop in football and the visit to the state of Bahia is an opportunity for them to learn from local teams.