Match report
Internacional Defeats Botafogo 3-1 in Serie A Thriller
Internacional
3–1
FT
Botafogo
Dec 7, 2023
Internacional emerged victorious against Botafogo with a dominant 3-1 win in the Brazilian Serie A. Enner Valencia opened the scoring early on for Internacional before Janderson equalized from Botafogo. However, Alan Patrick and Pedro Henrique sealed the victory for Internacional later in the match.
Key Facts
- • Internacional defeated Botafogo 3-1
- • Enner Valencia scored first goal at minute 19
- • Janderson equalized for Botafogo at minute 47
- • Alan Patrick and Pedro Henrique added goals for Internacional
- • Danilo Barbosa received a yellow card for Botafogo
Lineups
Internacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 S. Rochet (G)
- 16 F. Bustos (D)
- 21 Igor Gomes (D)
- 25 G. Mercado (D)
- 6 Renê (D)
- 8 Bruno Henrique (M)
- 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
- 27 Maurício (M)
- 10 Alan Patrick (M)
- 42 Gabriel Barros (M)
- 13 E. Valencia (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Pedro Henrique
- 30 J. Cardoso
- 9 Luiz Adriano
- 23 Gabriel
- 36 Thauan Lara
- 50 João Dalla Corte
- 24 Anthoni
- 38 Jean Dias
- 45 Lucca
- 29 Dalbert Henrique
- 1 Keiller
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 Lucas Perri (G)
- 6 Tchê Tchê (D)
- 94 Philipe Sampaio (D)
- 15 V. Cuesta (D)
- 16 Hugo (D)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 5 Danilo Barbosa (M)
- 27 Carlos Alberto (M)
- 33 Eduardo (M)
- 11 Luis Henrique (M)
- 39 Janderson (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Victor Sá
- 37 Júnior Santos
- 9 Tiquinho Soares
- 90 Matheus Nascimento
- 57 JP Galvão
- 31 João Fernando
- 23 Bastos
- 75 Raí
- 28 Newton
- 77 D. Hernández
- 1 R. Fernández
- 43 David Sousa
Timeline
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19' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalEnner Valencia · Assist: Maurício -
27' Internacional Var · Goal cancelledAlan Patrick -
32' Internacional subst · Substitution 1Off: Enner Valencia · On: Pedro Henrique -
45'+1 Botafogo Card · Yellow CardDanilo BarbosaFoul
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47' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalJanderson · Assist: Marlon Freitas -
50' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalAlan Patrick · Assist: Gabriel Barros -
53' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalPedro Henrique · Assist: Maurício -
54' Internacional Card · Yellow CardPedro Henrique -
65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: Luis Henrique · On: João Victor -
65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Carlos Alberto · On: Júnior Santos -
65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Marlon Freitas · On: Tiquinho Soares -
73' Internacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Barros · On: J. Cardoso -
76' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: Janderson · On: Matheus Nascimento -
76' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Carlos Eduardo · On: JP Galvão -
83' Internacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Alan Patrick · On: Luiz Adriano -
83' Internacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Maurício · On: Gabriel Girotto -
83' Internacional subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Aránguiz · On: Thauan Lara -
90'+3 Botafogo Card · Yellow CardMatheus NascimentoFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Internacional | Botafogo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 9 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 567 | 471 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.29 | 0.39 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 494 | 411 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Internacional took the lead early through Enner Valencia's goal, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Alan Patrick and Pedro Henrique scored crucial goals to secure Internacional’s three points.