The matchup between Internacional and Vasco da Gama concluded with a 1-1 scoreline, as both teams battled hard at the Beira-Rio Stadium on the evening of the 17th round of the Brasileirao.
The game saw Rayan Vitor open the scoring for Vasco da Gama in the 29th minute, placing the visitors ahead. However, Internacional responded just before halftime, with Johan Carbonero leveling the score in the 45th minute of the second half.
Carbonero’s equalizer was a result of a stunning individual effort. He crafted a brilliant play down the left flank before unleashing a powerful shot from the edge of the area, which found its way to the bottom corner past goalkeeper Daniel Cerântula Fuzato.
Internacional sought to gain the upper hand, launching numerous attacks, but of their 19 shots, only a few were on target, resulting in 3 shots hitting the post and 3 going wide.
The standout performer of the match was Johan Carbonero, who not only scored but also took 6 shots at goal, showcasing his abilities as a forward. Rayan Vitor, despite being on the losing side, also put in an impressive performance for Vasco, scoring their solitary goal and testing the goalkeeper twice.
Roger Machado, the coach of Internacional, employed a 4-3-3 formation with Sergio Rochet guarding the net; Braian Aguirre, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Alexandro Bernabei constituted the defense; while Bruno Henrique, Thiago Maia, and Alan Patrick formed the midfield; and Wesley, Rafael Santos Borré, and Gustavo Prado led the attack.
On the other hand, Vasco da Gama’s Fernando Diniz Silva planned a similar 4-3-3 lineup featuring Léo Jardim in goal; Paulo Henrique, Mauricio Lemos, Lucas Freitas, and Lucas Pitón in defense; Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê, and Nuno Moreira in midfield; with Rayan Vitor, Pablo Vegetti, and David taking positions upfront.
The match, officiated by referee Flavio Rodrigues De Souza, witnessed a series of tactical substitutions, including Johanna Carbonero’s introduction in the second half, which proved pivotal.
After this match, Internacional stands at 21 points, sitting in the tenth position, while Vasco da Gama remains on 15 points in sixteenth place.
Substitutions for Internacional
45’ 2T – Johan Carbonero in for Gustavo Prado
61’ 2T – Bruno Tabata in for Bruno Henrique
73’ 2T – Raykkonen and Vitinho for Wesley and Alan Patrick
Yellow Cards for Internacional:
44’ 1T – Clayton Sampaio (For holding an opponent to prevent progression)
Substitutions for Vasco da Gama
72’ 2T – Thiago Mendes in for David
83’ 2T – Victor Luis in for Lucas Pitón
84’ 2T – Benjamín Garré in for Rayan Vitor
88’ 2T – Daniel Fuzato in for Nuno Moreira
92’ 2T – Luiz Gustavo in for Tchê Tchê
Yellow Cards for Vasco da Gama:
47’ 1T – Paulo Henrique (For holding an opponent to prevent progression)
22’ 2T – Léo Jardim (Time-wasting)
31’ 2T – Thiago Mendes (For holding an opponent to prevent progression)
Player Sent Off for Vasco da Gama:
40’ 2T – Léo Jardim (Red card for second yellow)