Match report

Internacional Defeats Fortaleza EC 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Internacional
Internacional
2–1
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Aug 31, 2025

Internacional triumphed over Fortaleza EC in a tightly contested Serie A encounter held on August 31, securing a 2-1 victory that showcased their resilience and skill. Alan Patrick's early penalty set the tone for Internacional, but Lucca Prior quickly equalized from Fortaleza to level the playing field. However, Vitinho’s goal just before halftime proved decisive in what was a hard-fought match.

Key Facts

  • • Alan Patrick scored a penalty for Internacional at 24 minutes.
  • • Lucca Prior equalized for Fortaleza EC with a normal goal at 31 minutes.
  • • Vitinho secured the victory for Internacional with another goal at 51 minutes.
  • • E. Mancuso of Fortaleza EC received a yellow card at 48 minutes.
  • • Thiago Maia substituted Luis Otávio for Internacional at 69 minutes.

Lineups

Internacional

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 35 B. Aguirre (D)
  • 4 Vitao (D)
  • 18 Juninho (D)
  • 26 A. Bernabei (D)
  • 28 Vitinho (M)
  • 14 A. Rodriguez (M)
  • 29 Thiago Maia (M)
  • 7 J. Carbonero (M)
  • 10 Alan Patrick (F)
  • 49 Ricardo Mathias (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Anthoni
  • 23 A. Benitez
  • 20 Clayton Sampaio
  • 41 Victor Gabriel
  • 39 Luis Otavio
  • 8 Bruno Henrique
  • 36 Richard
  • 11 O. Romero
  • 31 Allex
  • 47 Gustavo Prado
  • 48 Raykkonen
  • 13 E. Valencia

Fortaleza EC

Starting XI

  • 23 H. Leite (G)
  • 14 E. Mancuso (D)
  • 33 E. Britez (D)
  • 3 G. Avila (D)
  • 6 Bruno Pacheco (D)
  • 38 Lucca Prior (M)
  • 20 Matheus Rossetto (M)
  • 5 M. Pereira (M)
  • 26 Breno Lopes (M)
  • 7 T. Pochettino (F)
  • 9 J. Lucero (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Joao Ricardo
  • 25 Vinicius Silvestre
  • 2 Tinga
  • 16 Diogo Barbosa
  • 19 Allanzinho
  • 22 Yago Pikachu
  • 27 A. Bareiro
  • 28 d. S. Guilherme C.
  • 30 Pierre
  • 36 Weverson
  • 70 Pablo Roberto
  • 99 Kayke

Timeline

  1. Internacional
    24' Internacional Goal · Penalty
    Alan Patrick
  2. Fortaleza EC
    31' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucca Prior · Assist: Bruno Pacheco
  3. Fortaleza EC
    48' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Mancuso

    Foul

  4. Internacional
    51' Internacional Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitinho · Assist: Alan Patrick
  5. Fortaleza EC
    61' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pochettino · On: Allanzinho
  6. Fortaleza EC
    61' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lucero · On: A. Bareiro
  7. Fortaleza EC
    61' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Rossetto · On: Pablo Roberto
  8. Internacional
    69' Internacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thiago Maia · On: Luis Otávio
  9. Internacional
    72' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bernabei

    Foul

  10. Internacional
    80' Internacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alan Patrick · On: Bruno Henrique
  11. Fortaleza EC
    80' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Pereira · On: Pierre
  12. Internacional
    80' Internacional subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Carbonero · On: Gustavo Prado

Match Stats

Stat Internacional Fortaleza EC
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 488 429
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.52 0.50
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 366
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alan Patrick's opening goal from the penalty spot put Internacional in control early on, setting a strong start.
  • ▸ Vitinho’s second goal right before halftime was crucial as it gave Internacional the lead they would not relinquish.