Internacional claim late penalty to edge past Coritiba 1-0

late penalty decides tight contest

Internacional edged out Coritiba 1-0 in a closely fought Brasileirao Serie A encounter at Estadio Beira-Rio on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The match remained goalless through 90 minutes, but a dramatic late penalty converted by Alerrando in the fifth minute of added time settled the game. The decisive spot-kick came after a tense final period, with Internacional holding on to claim all three points in front of their home crowd in Porto Alegre.

goals and key moments

The lone goal arrived at 90+5 minutes, when Alerrando stepped up to convert a penalty and give Internacional the lead. The referee’s decision to award the penalty proved crucial, as it was the only goal in a match that had seen few clear-cut chances. However, the celebrations were short-lived for Internacional as Guillermo Maripán was shown a straight red card just a minute later at 90+6, reducing the hosts to ten men in the dying moments of the match.

disciplinary action and substitutions

The game was marked by physical intensity, reflected in the booking of eight players. Internacional and Coritiba each received four yellow cards. Vitinho (18') and Thiago Maia (75', 76') were among those booked for the home side, while Tiago (30'), Nicolás Fonseca (57'), Rodrigo Moledo (90+3') and Bruno Melo (90+8') were cautioned for Coritiba. The red card for Guillermo Maripán was the only dismissal of the match. Both teams used their substitutions extensively, with Internacional making six changes and Coritiba five.

match statistics highlight home dominance

Internacional dominated possession with 63.2% compared to Coritiba’s 36.8%. They were more threatening in attack, registering 19 shots and six on target, while Coritiba managed just six attempts with only one on goal. The home side also earned a commanding 15 corners against Coritiba’s two and committed fewer fouls (14 to 18). Coritiba’s goalkeeper was kept busy with five saves, while Internacional’s keeper made one. The away side was caught offside three times, whereas Internacional was not flagged for any offsides.

implications for the table

With this victory, Internacional move to 38 points from 34 games, standing 16th in the Brasileirao Serie A table. Their opponents Coritiba remain in 11th place on 42 points after the defeat. The win provides a timely boost for Internacional, who have won two and lost two in their last five matches, accumulating seven points in that span. Coritiba’s recent form has been less convincing, with just one win in their previous five outings. The gap between the two teams in the table remains four points, with the hosts looking to improve their position as the season nears its conclusion.

looking ahead

Internacional will look to build on this narrow victory in their upcoming fixtures as they aim to climb out of the relegation zone. Coritiba, meanwhile, will be keen to bounce back quickly to maintain their mid-table standing. Both teams will need to sharpen their finishing and discipline as the campaign advances.

Before kick-off

Goals and key moments

Match statistics