Internacional see off Botafogo, back to winning ways in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

This Saturday, Internacional beat Botafogo 2-0, returning to winning ways after four matches (two draws and two losses). The home team opened the scoring in the first half with Alan Patrick, and extended their lead in the final stage with Vitinho.

What now?

With the result, the Gauchos reached 32 points and move away from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, the Alvinegros remain on 43 points and could drop out of the Brazilian Championship's top four.

Game Summary

INTERNACIONAL 2 x 0 BOTAFOGO

Competition: 27th round of the Brazilian Championship  Venue: Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS)  Date: October 4, 2025 (Saturday)  Time: at 7:30 pm (Brasília time)  Yellow Cards: Aguirre and Bernabei (Internacional) / Barboza and Newton (Botafogo)  Red Cards: None

Refereeing

GOAL:

Alan Patrick, at 9′ of the 1st half (Internacional) Vitinho, at 5′ of the 2nd half (Internacional)

INTERNACIONAL

Anthoni, Vitão, Mercado and Juninho (Victor Gabriel); Aguirre, Thiago Maia (Bruno Gomes), Bruno Henrique (Ronaldo), Alan Patrick and Bernabei; Carbonero (Borré) and Vitinho (Romero) Coach: Ramón Díaz

BOTAFOGO

Léo Linck, Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, Gabriel Bahia (Mateo Ponte) and David Ricardo; Newton (Matheus Martins), Marlon Freitas and Savarino; Santi Rodríguez (Allan), Arthur Cabral (Mastriani) and Jeffinho (Chris Ramos) Coach: Davide Ancelotti

How was the game

The match started under heavy rain, but it was lively. Botafogo created the first chance at three minutes, with a shot from Savarino on Anthoni. Internacional responded with a shot from Bernabei near the crossbar.

The home team were more efficient and opened the scoring at nine minutes. Vitinho crossed low, Léo Linck cut poorly, to the feet of Alan Patrick, who pushed it into the net.

After the goal, the rain increased at Beira-Rio. As a result, both teams struggled to create good chances. The situation only changed at 22 minutes. Aguirre was launched and shot at the post.

Internacional continued to dominate and almost extended their lead at 30 minutes. First, Vitão took advantage of a corner and headed at the post. Then, the defender shot again and this time was stopped by Léo Linck. Later, Carbonero combined with Alan Patrick and shot over the crossbar.

The game lost intensity in the final minutes. Therefore, Internacional managed to maintain their lead until half-time.

In the second half, Internacional came back stronger and scored the second goal just five minutes in. Vitinho was launched, entered the area and touched past Léo Linck. Botafogo only managed to create a good chance at 18 minutes. Arthur Cabral was launched in the area, but touched on Anthoni, who saved the Gauchos.

The scare caused Internacional to retreat and start to manage the result. As a result, the Alvinegros struggled to create good chances again. The pattern of the match remained the same in the final minutes. Internacional managed to hold the result to return to winning in the Brazilian Championship.

Next game for Internacional

Next game for Botafogo

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