3 – 1
“Fernando opens the scoring with a right-footed strike from outside the box into the right corner, assisted by Lucas Barbosa following a rapid counter-attack that caught Internacional's defence completely exposed.”
Pivotal“Juninho Capixaba doubles Bragantino's lead in first-half stoppage time, extending the hosts' advantage to 2-0 just as Internacional were preparing to regroup at the break — a devastating moment in the tie.”
Pivotal“Tiago Volpi converts from the penalty spot seven minutes into the second half to put Bragantino 3-0 up, effectively ending the contest and triggering a wave of Internacional substitutions as Pezzolano looked to salvage something from the wreckage.”
Pivotal“Substitute Braian Aguirre pulls one back for Internacional to make it 3-1, giving the travelling fans a moment of consolation in what had been a thoroughly difficult afternoon for the away side.”
Bragantino
Internacional
Outstanding performance
Bragantino•DefenderBragantino were simply too composed, too clinical, and too well-organised for an Internacional side that never truly got going. The hosts struck early through Fernando's cool finish from range in the 18th minute, and from that point they controlled the tempo with 52% possession and a commanding 18 shots to Internacional's eight. Juninho Capixaba doubled the lead seconds before the break, the timing of that goal a hammer blow to any Internacional hopes of a second-half revival, and a penalty converted by Tiago Volpi seven minutes into the second half effectively ended the contest at 3-0. Internacional, despite winning more tackles — 20 to Bragantino's 11 — were too reactive and too deep, managing just two shots on target across 90 minutes. Braian Aguirre's header in the 79th minute gave Internacional's travelling support something to applaud, but it could not mask what was a chastening afternoon for Paulo Pezzolano's side — the Internacional coach himself booked for protesting in the 22nd minute, a sign of a team and bench that felt the match slipping away very early. For Bragantino, this result consolidates their strong form and underlines their title credentials in what remains a tight Serie A race.
How entertaining was this match?
New attacking attempt. Agustín Sant'Anna from RB Bragantino takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Anthoni from Internacional, assisted by Juninho Capixaba.
Bruno Gomes from Internacional committed a foul.
Fernando from RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Isidro Pitta of RB Bragantino had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Juninho Capixaba, who provided the cross.
Offside called against RB Bragantino. Lucas Barbosa is offside.
There is a delay in the match for a drinks break.
Foul committed by Victor Gabriel of Internacional.
Lucas Barbosa from RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Lucas Barbosa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Isidro Pitta provided the assist.
Gustavo MarquesYellow CardGustavo Marques of RB Bragantino receives a yellow card for a foul.
Gustavo Marques from RB Bragantino committed a foul.
Alerrandro from Internacional won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a concession by Bruno Gomes.
Fernando's shot from the left side of the box is blocked. José Herrera provided the assist.
Vitinho's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Alan Patrick provided the assist.
Vitinho from Internacional misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Alan Patrick provided the assist.
assist: Lucas Barbosa
Goal! RB Bragantino leads 1-0 against Internacional. Fernando scores for RB Bragantino with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the right corner, assisted by Lucas Barbosa after a fast break.
Foul committed by José Herrera of RB Bragantino.
Matheus Bahia from Internacional won a free kick in defense.
Vitinho from Internacional won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Juninho Capixaba of RB Bragantino.
Fernando from RB Bragantino hits the right post with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Eric Ramires.
Missed chance. Alan Patrick from Internacional shoots with his right foot from the center of the box but sends it high over the goal. Assist by Vitinho.
Rodrigo Villagra from Internacional won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Gabriel of RB Bragantino.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a foul by Gabriel Mercado.
Lucas Barbosa from RB Bragantino won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Matheus Bahia of Internacional.
Bruno Gomes from Internacional won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Fernando of RB Bragantino.
Foul committed by Vitinho of Internacional.
Juninho Capixaba from RB Bragantino won a free kick on the left wing.
Missed chance. Fernando from RB Bragantino heads the ball from a difficult position on the left, but it goes just wide of the top right corner. The assist came from Agustín Sant'Anna with a cross.
Foul committed by Alix of RB Bragantino.
Alerrandro from Internacional won a free kick in defense.
Fifth-placed Bragantino host 13th-placed Internacional at the Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques in a Série A clash where the home side's table advantage clashes with the visitors' dominant recent head-to-head record. With both squads hit by notable absences, this fixture promises unpredictability as Bragantino look to cement their top-half credentials and Internacional push for a surprise result on the road.
