On Saturday afternoon (9), Internacional secured their place in the semi-finals of the Campeonato Gaúcho with a 3-0 victory over São Luiz, at the Beira Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. This result marks the team’s ninth consecutive victory.
In the first half, Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia and defender Igor Gomes scored for Internacional, and, in the second half of the game, midfielder Maurício increased the advantage with another goal, consolidating the victory.
The victory began to be built after just four minutes of play. Full-back Bustos went to the baseline and crossed to the head of the Ecuadorian striker. Valencia only completed it into the net. In the 16th minute, midfielder Alan Patrick crossed into the area, just enough for defender Igor Gomes to head home.
With victory and a place in the next phase already underway, Inter lowered the pace in the second stage. But, after missing several chances, he still had time to score the third goal. Lucca made a good move, but lost the ball at the edge of the area. There was a rebound, and the ball fell to midfielder Maurício, who cleared the play and only rolled into the net.
In the semi-final, Inter will face the winner of another quarter-final duel: Guarany de Bagé, who has the advantage of a draw, will face Juventude, starting at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (9).