Match report
Internacional Defeats Botafogo 2-0 in Serie A Clash
Internacional
2–0
FT
Botafogo
Oct 4, 2025
Internacional held off Botafogo to secure a vital 2–0 victory in their Serie A clash. Alan Patrick opened the scoring early on, followed by Vitinho’s goal just before halftime. Despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card for B. Aguirre, Internacional maintained control throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Alan Patrick scored at minute 9.
- • Vitinho netted the second goal at minute 50.
- • Internacional made five substitutions: Juninho for Victor Gabriel, Bruno Henrique for Ronaldo, J. Carbonero for R. Borré, Bruno Gomes for Vitinho, and Óscar Romero for Thiago Maia.
- • Botafogo made three substitutions in the second half.
Lineups
Internacional
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 24 Anthoni (G)
- 4 Vitao (D)
- 25 G. Mercado (D)
- 18 Juninho (D)
- 35 B. Aguirre (M)
- 8 Bruno Henrique (M)
- 29 Thiago Maia (M)
- 26 A. Bernabei (M)
- 10 Alan Patrick (F)
- 28 Vitinho (F)
- 7 J. Carbonero (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Ivan
- 23 A. Benitez
- 20 Clayton Sampaio
- 43 Bernardo Jacob
- 41 Victor Gabriel
- 15 Bruno Gomes
- 17 Bruno Tabata
- 11 O. Romero
- 31 Allex
- 16 Ronaldo
- 49 Ricardo Mathias
- 19 R. Borre
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 Leo Linck (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 26 Gabriel Bahia (D)
- 20 A. Barboza (D)
- 57 David Ricardo (D)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 28 Newton (M)
- 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
- 10 J. Savarino (M)
- 47 Jeffinho (M)
- 98 Arthur Cabral (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Raul Steffens
- 4 M. Ponte
- 7 Artur
- 9 C. Ramos
- 11 Matheus Martins
- 25 Allan
- 30 J. Correa
- 34 G. Justino
- 36 Gabriel Abdias
- 37 K. Barria
- 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
- 58 Caua Zappelini
Timeline
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9' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalAlan Patrick
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29' Internacional Card · Yellow CardB. Aguirre
Persistent fouling
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: Jeffinho · On: M. Ponte
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Bahia · On: Chris Ramos
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50' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalVitinho · Assist: J. Carbonero
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58' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardNewton
Foul
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59' Internacional Card · Yellow CardA. Bernabei
Foul
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62' Internacional subst · Substitution 1Off: Juninho · On: Victor Gabriel
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68' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlexander Barboza
Foul
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68' Internacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno Henrique · On: Ronaldo
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68' Internacional subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Carbonero · On: R. Borré
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74' Internacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Vitinho · On: Bruno Gomes
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74' Internacional subst · Substitution 5Off: Thiago Maia · On: Óscar Romero
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77' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Newton · On: Matheus Martins
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77' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Allan
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82' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Arthur Cabral · On: G. Mastriani
Match Stats
| Stat | Internacional | Botafogo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 331 | 483 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 1.62 | 0.93 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 252 | 389 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Alan Patrick's early goal at minute 9 put Internacional on track to victory.
- ▸ Vitinho’s second goal just before halftime solidified Internacional's lead and demoralized Botafogo, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.