Inter and Nacional drew 2-2 at Beira-Rio this Wednesday, in a match for date 3 of CONMEBOL group B – Copa Libertadores 2023.
The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Gabriel Mercado (10′ 1T) and Carlos de Pena (37′ 2T). While away goals were scored by Diego Zabala (38′ 1T) and Fabián Noguera (45′ 2T).
A great play by Inter, 37 minutes into the second half, was the one that moved the score thanks to Carlos de Pena. Lucca sent a cross, which dominated the shuttlecock and kicked past Sergio Rochet Álvarez.
Although Internacional dominated with 21 total shots compared to 11 on the visit and possession of the ball was 68% against 32%, the match did not go beyond a tie.
The best man of the match was Gabriel Mercado. The Internacional defender had a good level, scoring 1 goal, removing 3 balls and clearing 4 dangerous balls.
Sergio Rochet also stood out at Beira-Rio. The Nacional goalkeeper excelled by stopping 9 shots and making 9 correct passes.
The process of the game was very disputed, with few spaces for the creation of the game. There were several cautioned: Wanderson, Gustavo Campanharo, Gastón Pereiro, Yonathan Rodríguez and Gabriel Mercado.
Inter manager Luiz Venker Menezes proposed a 4-3-3 formation with Keiller in goal; Igor Gomes, Vitão, Gabriel Mercado and Renê on the defensive line; Gustavo Campanharo, Carlos de Pena and Alan Patrick in the middle; and Maurício, Alexandre Alemão and Wanderson in attack.
For its part, Álvaro Gutiérrez’s team took to the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Sergio Rochet under the three sticks; Leandro Lozano, Fabián Noguera, Diego Polenta and Camilo Cándido in defense; Yonathan Rodríguez, Diego Rodríguez, Gastón Pereiro, Diego Zabala and Alfonso Trezza in midfield; and Juan Ignacio Ramírez up front.
Facundo Tello Figueroa was the referee who directed the match at Beira-Rio.
Inter’s next match in the championship will be as a visitor against Metropolitanos, while Nacional will visit Independiente Medellín.
Nacional remains firm in the tournament and is the leader of Group B, with 7 points, while Internacional is in second place with 5 points.
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