In an exhilarating clash at Estádio Castelão, Internacional triumphed 2-1 over Ceará during the 34th match day of the Brasileirão. The home side saw a goal from Ricardo Mathias (35’ 2T, own goal) while Vitinho (30’ 2T) and Ricardo Mathias (41’ 2T) scored for the visitors.
It was a moment of brilliance from Internacional that changed the game at the 41-minute mark of the second half, when Ricardo Mathias found the net with a powerful header from an Alan Patrick cross, sending the ball deep into the opposing goal.
Mathias, the standout player of the match, showcased his scoring abilities with two goals, while teammate Vitinho was also pivotal, contributing one goal and threatening the opposing goal twice.
Ceará’s coach Leonardo Rodrigues Condé implemented a 4-3-3 formation with Bruno Ferreira in goal; Fabiano, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia forming the defense; Vinicius Zanocelo, Diego, and Vina in the midfield; with Antonio Galeano, Pedro Raúl, and Pedro Henrique leading the attack.
On the other hand, Ramón Díaz’s squad employed a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Ivan Quaresma as goalkeeper; Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Mercado, Vitão, and Alexandro Bernabei in the backline; Alan Rodríguez, Luis Otávio, Bruno Tabata, Alan Patrick, and Vitinho in midfield; and Rafael Santos Borré at the forefront.
The match official, Rodrigo Pereira de Lima, oversaw the action at Estádio Castelão.
In the next round, Ceará will be visiting Mirassol, while Internacional will host Santos.
As a result of this match, the home team now sits at 42 points, placing them 14th in the standings, whereas the visiting team remains at 40 points, positioned in 15th place.
Substitutions for Ceará
53’ 2T – Pedro Henrique was substituted for Fernandinho
72’ 2T – Antonio Galeano was substituted for Paulo Baya
81’ 2T – Vinicius Zanocelo and Diego were substituted for Lucas Mugni and Lourenço, respectively.
Yellow Cards for Ceará:
0’ 1T – Diego (Unsporting behavior) and 46’ 1T – Pedro Raúl (Insulting or disapproving the referee).
Red Card for Ceará:
4’ 1T – Vina (Direct red).
Substitutions for Internacional
45’ 2T – Ivan Quaresma was substituted for Anthoni and Bruno Tabata for Johan Carbonero.
55’ 2T – Alan Rodríguez was substituted for Ricardo Mathias.
62’ 2T – Luis Otávio was substituted for Braian Aguirre.
92’ 2T – Alan Patrick was substituted for Juninho.
Yellow Card for Internacional:
13’ 2T – Luis Otávio (Unsporting behavior).
Red Cards for Internacional:
34’ 2T – Bruno Tabata (Direct red) and 43’ 2T – Johan Carbonero (Direct red).