Internacional faced a tough setback in their latest matchup, losing 3-1 to Palmeiras in the third round of the Brasileirao. The game started with Internacional trailing when Gustavo Gómez opened the scoring with a header in the 22nd minute. However, they managed to equalize just before the end of the first half, as Ronaldo found the back of the net in the 35th minute.
After halftime, Palmeiras responded decisively, showcasing a remarkable performance from both Vitor Roque and Andreas Pereira. Vitor Roque scored just six minutes into the second half, and Andreas Pereira sealed the victory in the 81st minute, pushing the score to 3-1.
In what could have turned the tide for Internacional, defender Bruno Gomes came close to leveling the match with a shot that hit the post in the 62nd minute. Despite their efforts, Internacional struggled to convert their chances; they made 23 attempts at goal, with 13 on target, 1 hitting the woodwork, and 8 off target.
The standout player of the match was Gustavo Gómez, whose solid defensive play and goal solidified Palmeiras’ dominance. Vitor Roque also had a noteworthy performance, notching 1 goal and testing the opposition’s goalkeeper three times.
Internacional’s head coach, Paulo Pezzolano, lined up a 4-3-3 formation with Sergio Rochet in goal; Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Mercado, Victor Gabriel, and Alexandro Bernabei in defense; Ronaldo, Paulinho Paula, and Alan Patrick in midfield; featuring Vitinho, Rafael Santos Borré, and Johan Carbonero up front.
On the other hand, Palmeiras, under Abel Ferreira, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, with Carlos Miguel as goalkeeper; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo Cerqueira, and Joaquín Piquerez in defense; and Allan, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, and Maurício in midfield, while Vitor Roque and José Manuel López led the attack.
Referee Davi Lacerda officiated the match at Beira-Rio Stadium.
Following this match, Internacional is set to play away against Remo, while Palmeiras will host Fluminense in their next fixture.
This result leaves Internacional at the bottom of the table with just 1 point, while Palmeiras climbs to 7 points, securing the top spot in the standings.
Substitutions for Internacional
50’ 2T – Victor Gabriel was replaced by Félix Torres
59’ 2T – Alan Patrick and Paulinho Paula were substituted for Alan Rodríguez and Braian Aguirre, respectively.
84’ 2T – Johan Carbonero left the pitch for Alerrandro and Ronaldo was substituted for Kayky.
Yellow cards for Internacional:
Paulinho Paula (9’ 2T) for unsportsmanlike conduct; Paulo Pezzolano (24’ 2T) for dissent against the referee.
Substitutions for Palmeiras
66’ 2T – Maurício was replaced by Luighi; Vitor Roque by Ramón Sosa.
80’ 2T – Allan was substituted for Lucas Evangelista; José Manuel López for Agustín Giay.
88’ 2T – Joaquín Piquerez was substituted by Jefté.
Yellow cards for Palmeiras:
Abel Ferreira (17’ 1T) for dissent against the referee; Andreas Pereira (12’ 2T) for holding an opponent to prevent him from advancing.