Match report
Internacional Defeats Santos 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Santos
1–2
FT
Internacional
Mar 19, 2026
Internacional secured a comeback victory over Santos, overcoming an early own goal to win 2-1 in a Serie A match at Vila Belmiro. Neymar's penalty in the 56th minute briefly gave Santos the lead, but J. Carbonero's late goal sealed Internacional's triumph in the 90th minute. The match was characterized by several substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, with Internacional showing resilience to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Santos 1–2 Internacional
- • Own goal by Zé Ivaldo (Internacional) in the 46th minute
- • Neymar scores a penalty for Santos in the 56th minute
- • J. Carbonero scores the winning goal for Internacional in the 90th minute
- • Multiple substitutions on both teams, including Neymar being substituted in the 89th minute
- • Several yellow cards were issued to players on both teams
Lineups
Santos
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 77 Gabriel Brazao (G)
- 18 Igor Vinicius (D)
- 98 A. Frias (D)
- 2 Ze Ivaldo (D)
- 31 G. Escobar (D)
- 11 Rony (M)
- 28 C. Oliva (M)
- 15 Willian Arao (M)
- 22 A. Barreal (M)
- 10 Neymar (F)
- 9 Gabriel Barbosa (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Diogenes
- 32 B. Rollheiser
- 25 Gabriel Menino
- 19 L. Diaz
- 30 Miguelito
- 26 Joao Ananias
- 5 Joao Schmidt
- 16 Thaciano
- 4 Lucas Verissimo
- 21 Moises
- 48 Gustavo Henrique
- 7 J. Robinho
Internacional
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 15 Bruno Gomes (D)
- 4 F. Torres (D)
- 41 Victor Gabriel (D)
- 6 Matheus Bahia (D)
- 28 Vitinho (M)
- 8 Bruno Henrique (M)
- 5 R. Villagra (M)
- 14 A. Rodriguez (M)
- 19 R. Borre (F)
- 9 Alerrandro (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Anthoni
- 25 G. Mercado
- 10 Alan Patrick
- 29 Thiago Maia
- 18 Juninho
- 17 Bruno Tabata
- 35 B. Aguirre
- 47 Gustavo Prado
- 16 Ronaldo
- 7 J. Carbonero
- 26 A. Bernabei
- 31 Allex
Timeline
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13' Santos Card · Yellow CardG. Escobar
Foul
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46' Santos subst · Substitution 1Off: Rony · On: Moises
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46' Internacional Goal · Own GoalZé Ivaldo
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49' Internacional Card · Yellow CardF. Torres
Delay of game
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55' Internacional Card · Yellow CardVitinho
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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56' Santos Goal · PenaltyNeymar
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57' Santos Card · Yellow CardNeymar
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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58' Santos subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Escobar · On: B. Rollheiser
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58' Santos subst · Substitution 3Off: Willian Arão · On: Gabriel Menino
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69' Internacional subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Rodriguez · On: Thiago Maia
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69' Internacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Alerrandro · On: B. Aguirre
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72' Santos Card · Yellow CardZé Ivaldo
Tripping
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78' Internacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Bruno Henrique · On: Bruno Tabata
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78' Internacional subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Villagra · On: Ronaldo
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87' Internacional subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Borré · On: J. Carbonero
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89' Santos subst · Substitution 4Off: Neymar · On: Thaciano
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90'+5 Internacional Card · Yellow CardJ. Carbonero
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90' Internacional Goal · Normal GoalJ. Carbonero
Match Stats
| Stat | Santos | Internacional |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 66% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 441 | 282 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | 1.19 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 363 | 186 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The own goal by Zé Ivaldo in the 46th minute gave Santos an unexpected lead, which set the stage for the remainder of the match.
- ▸ Neymar's penalty in the 56th minute put Santos ahead, but Internacional showed great resilience and managed to equalize and score the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.