This Sunday, Internacional secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Corinthians in a thrilling match for the tenth round of the Brasileirao. The only goal of the game came in the 78th minute through the impressive Alexandro Bernabei.
Bernabei’s performance earned him the title of the standout player of the match, contributing with one goal and attempting two shots on target.
Defensively, Matheus Bahia played a significant role for Internacional, clearing five balls out of the danger zone, solidifying his position as a key defender.
Corinthians’ head coach, Dorival Júnior, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Hugo Souza in goal; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Fabrizio Angileri forming the backline; a midfield comprising Breno Bidon, Raniele, Matheus Pereira, Jesse Lingard, and André Dias; with Yuri Alberto leading the attack.
On the other hand, Paulo Pezzolano’s side took to the field in a 4-4-2 formation featuring Sergio Rochet as the goalkeeper; Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Mercado, Victor Gabriel, and Matheus Bahia on defense; a midfield with Vitinho, Paulinho Paula, Rodrigo Villagra, and Alexandro Bernabei; and Johan Carbonero paired with Rafael Santos Borré up front.
Felipe Fernandes de Lima officiated the match held at Arena Corinthians.
Looking ahead, Corinthians will host Palmeiras in their next fixture, while Internacional will face Grêmio at home. Both teams aim to dominate their historical rivals in the upcoming clashes.
With this result, Corinthians accumulates 10 points, placing them in sixteenth position. In contrast, Internacional now has 12 points, positioning them at eleventh place.
Changes in Corinthians
45’ 2T – Matheus Pereira was substituted for Rodrigo Garro
71’ 2T – Breno Bidon was replaced by Zakaria Labyad and Jesse Lingard by Vitinho
81’ 2T – Raniele was substituted for Pedro Raúl
87’ 2T – Matheuzinho was replaced by Dieguinho
Bookings in Corinthians:
9’ 2T Jesse Lingard (Unsporting behavior) and 46’ 2T André Ramalho (Unsporting behavior)
Changes in Internacional
63’ 2T – Paulinho Paula was replaced by Bruno Henrique
64’ 2T – Rafael Santos Borré was substituted for Alerrandro
79’ 2T – Johan Carbonero was replaced by Thiago Maia
85’ 2T – Bruno Gomes was substituted for Juninho and Vitinho for Braian Aguirre
Bookings in Internacional:
44’ 1T Johan Carbonero (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 2T Vitinho (Unsporting behavior), and 31’ 2T Victor Gabriel (Unsporting behavior)