Rafael Santos Borré made his presence felt once again in Internacional’s thrilling 4-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino on matchday 35 of the Brasileirão. The match played at a packed Beira-Rio stadium, extended Inter’s unbeaten streak to 16 games, bringing them to 65 points in the standings. More than 41,000 passionate fans filled the stands, cheering Roger Machado’s team to an impressive win.
Early Drama and a Quick Lead
The game started with intensity, as Internacional earned a penalty in the first minute. Wesley, exploiting Bragantino’s high defensive line, sent a precise pass to Borré, who was fouled inside the box. Captain Alan Patrick confidently converted the spot-kick, netting his 12th goal of the season and giving Inter a 1-0 lead.
Despite the early setback, Bragantino responded through Juninho Capixaba, leveling the score in the 20th minute. But Inter reclaimed their dominance just eight minutes later. A brilliant team move ended with Bruno Gomes assisting Borré, who turned smartly and unleashed a powerful shot to make it 2-1.
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De calcanha, Wesley acionou @BrunoGomes_01. A dribles, o camisa 1️⃣5️⃣ invadiu a área e cruzou no pé de @RafaelBorre_. MATADOR, o colombiano fez o giro e soltou a bomba. 🇨🇴🚀
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Control and Clinical Finishing
In the second half, Inter tightened their grip on the game. Wesley and Borré threatened the Bragantino defense, while goalkeeper Cleiton worked hard to keep his team in contention. However, late in the match, Inter’s relentless pressure paid off. In the 86th minute, Wesley scored with a well-timed header from Wanderson’s curling corner. Minutes later, Wanderson himself sealed the win, pouncing on a deflected shot to make it 4-1.
The Race for the Title
With three matchdays remaining, Internacional sits third in the standings, five points behind Palmeiras and Botafogo, who are tied at the top with 70 points. To keep their title hopes alive, Inter must win their remaining matches and hope their rivals falter.
The road ahead is challenging, starting with a crucial away game against Flamengo at the iconic Maracanã on December 1. As the Brasileirão reaches its thrilling conclusion, the fans of Internacional will continue to rally behind their team in the fight for glory.
