Internacional RS left with a 1-2 win over Chapecoense SC in Brasileirão - Série A, restoring their lead through Johan Carbonero after Chapecoense had equalized on the stroke of half-time.

Match Summary

Internacional struck first. Bruno Henrique scored in the 25th minute, assisted by Johan Carbonero, and the away side had the lead. Chapecoense did not fold. They stayed in touch and struck as the first half ended, Maurício Garcez converting in the 45th minute with help from Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior. The teams went in level.

After the break Chapecoense dictated more of the play, but the finishing stayed scarce. Internacional needed only one more opening. Carbonero scored in the 67th minute and the visitors were in front again. The hosts continued to press without finding a second goal, and Internacional saw out the 1-2 result.

Key Moments

The visitors' first lead forced Chapecoense to chase a game they would dominate on the ball. That chase produced an equalizer at the perfect time, yet it also left space for a clinical reply once the second half settled.

The winner after 67 minutes closed the door because Internacional generated so few shots. One more accurate finish was enough. Chapecoense's extra possession and extra attempts never became the second goal they needed, and the card count stayed even enough that neither side lost a player.

Match Statistics

The numbers show how Internacional won with less of the match. Chapecoense held 63 percent of possession and produced 13 shots to four, plus four corners to two. Both teams put two shots on target, which fits a contest decided by finishing rather than volume. Yellow cards finished 4-4, with no red cards shown.

What the Result Means

Chapecoense are 20th in Serie A, with 17 points from 25 matches and a goal difference of minus 23. Internacional sit 18th on 25 points from 26 matches, goal difference minus 6, eight points better off than the side they beat. In their last five, Chapecoense have two wins, one draw and two losses, while Internacional have three draws and two losses.

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