In a thrilling encounter held at Beira-Rio, Internacional demonstrated their strength by overcoming RB Bragantino with a score of 3-1. The scoring began just four minutes into the second half, when Gabriel Mercado headed the ball into the net after receiving a precise pass from Vitão. The home crowd erupted in celebration as Mercado’s effort proved too much for the goalkeeper.
Alan Patrick doubled the lead for Inter in the 32nd minute of the second half, converting a penalty after a foul in the box. Shortly after, Johan Carbonero added the third goal, solidifying Internacional’s dominance in the match. RB Bragantino managed to score their lone goal in the 42nd minute of the second half through Jhon Jhon, but it was too late to alter the outcome.
Earlier in the match, Internacional had a near miss in the first half with Bruno Gomes hitting the post in the 32nd minute, leaving the team hungry for goals.
Coach Abel Braga set up the team in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Sergio Rochet in goal; a defensive line with Braian Aguirre, Vitão, Gabriel Mercado and Alexandro Bernabei; midfielders Alan Patrick, Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Gomes and Thiago Maia; and forwards Rafael Santos Borré and Vitinho.
On the other side, Vágner Carmo Mancini arranged RB Bragantino in a 4-3-3 setup, with Cleiton in goal; Nathan Mendes, Alix Vinicius, Gustavo Marques and Juninho Capixaba in defense; Gabriel, Jhon Jhon and Gustavo Neves in midfield; and a front trio of Eduardo Sasha, Isidro Pitta and Lucas Barbosa.
The referee for this match was Davi Lacerda.
With this result, Internacional now has a total of 44 points, sitting in sixteenth place. Meanwhile, RB Bragantino remains in tenth with 48 points.
Substitutions for Internacional
45’ 2T – Vitinho out, Johan Carbonero in; Rafael Santos Borré out, Ricardo Mathias in.
88’ 2T – Alan Patrick out, Richard in; Alexandro Bernabei out, Juninho in.
95’ 2T – Bruno Henrique out.
Yellow cards for Internacional:
18’ 1T Alan Patrick (Unsporting behavior); 39’ 2T Alan Rodríguez (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
62’ 2T – Eduardo Sasha out, Vinicinho in.
73’ 2T – Lucas Barbosa out, Fernando in; Gabriel out, Eric Ramires in.
85’ 2T – Gustavo Neves out, Matheus Fernandes in; Nathan Mendes out, José Hurtado in.
Yellow cards for RB Bragantino:
35’ 1T Eduardo Sasha (Unsporting behavior); 37’ 1T Jhon Jhon (Unsporting behavior); 47’ 1T Isidro Pitta (Unsporting behavior); 6’ 2T Cleiton (Disrespecting the referee); 49’ 2T Juninho Capixaba (Unsporting behavior).