ENM Performances: Internacional dominates Bragantino and wins with a show by Ricardo Mathias

This Saturday (9), Red Bull Bragantino and Internacional faced off at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, in Bragança Paulista, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The duel marked a direct confrontation between two teams looking to recover in the table — Bragantino was in a bad phase while Internacional needed to move away from the relegation zone.

Internacional started with a strong pace, opening the scoring in the 7th minute with a goal from Ricardo Mathias. Shortly thereafter, in the 33rd minute, Alan Patrick extended the lead with a penalty kick. The first half ended 2-0 to Internacional. In the second half, Internacional confirmed their superiority with another goal from Ricardo Mathias, making it 3-1. Bragantino managed to reduce the deficit through Pitta, but it was too late for the home team.

Check out the analysis and scores of Colorado's performances in today's match:

1 - Sergio Rochet - Rating 6.5: The Uruguayan goalkeeper had a discreet role, without any major interventions. He wasn't responsible for the goal conceded and maintained the team's defensive security.

18 - Juninho - Rating 6.0: He played solidly in defense without compromising. His presence was important in neutralizing the opposition's attacks.

20 - Clayton - Rating 6.0: Completed a match without any significant errors, contributing to the team's defensive stability.

2 - Alan Benitez - Rating 6.5: He was efficient in marking and also supported the attack when necessary, without compromising on defense.

26 - Alexandro Bernabei - Rating 6.5: In addition to performing his defensive duties well, he actively participated in the offensive plays, contributing to the breadth of the game.

14 - Alan Rodriguez - Rating 6.0: Maintained defensive consistency, without standing out negatively, ensuring the solidity of the defense line.

17 - Bruno Tabata - Rating 6.5: He was active in midfield, helping both in defense and attack, and participated in the play that resulted in the second goal.

21 - Wesley - Rating 6.0: He played efficiently in midfield, without attracting attention, but fulfilling his tactical functions well.

29 - Thiago Maia - Rating 6.5: He was important in the transition between defense and attack, maintaining balance in the midfield until his substitution.

10 - Alan Patrick - Rating 7.0: In addition to scoring a penalty goal, he was a key player in midfield, distributing passes and controlling the pace of the game.

49 - Ricardo Mathias - Rating 8.0: Standout player of the match, he scored two goals and was fundamental in Internacional's attack, showing great presence in the opponent's area.

24 - Rafael Borré - Rating 6.0: He came onto the field to maintain the offensive pressure, without compromising, and helped to maintain the advantage.

35 - Vitinho - Rating 6.0: He played an active role in the attack, trying to create opportunities, but without being able to score.

39 - Braian Aguirre - Rating 6.0: Came in to reinforce the defense, fulfilling his role well without being required too much.

41 - Luis Otavio - Rating 6.0: Came in to provide more defensive consistency, without compromising the team's performance.

46 - Pedro Kauã - Rating 6.0: His participation was brief, without enough time for a more in-depth evaluation.

47 - Gustavo Prado - Rating 6.0: Came in to maintain defensive stability, without being required in critical situations.

48 - Raykkonen - Rating 6.0: His entry aimed to reinforce the defense, fulfilling his role without any major highlights.

Internacional emerged from the field with a crucial 3-1 victory, building a solid lead in the opening half and maintaining that momentum until the end. With the result, Internacional now has 24 points and moves up to ninth place, while Bragantino remains with 27 points, dropping to 7th place—outside the top four.