Inter Falters face Mirassol after Matheus Cunha receives a red card
Internacional fell 2-0 to Mirassol at Maião Stadium, severely damaging their campaign in the Campeonato Brasileiro as they fight to avoid relegation. The match shifted decisively in the 15th minute when goalkeeper Matheus Cunha received a straight red card for a foul outside the box on Bruno Santos after a poor clearance. Correio do Povo reported that head coach Eduardo Baptista acknowledged the individual errors that cost his side the match but shielded his players from public blame.
The early expulsion forced Baptista into an immediate tactical reshuffle. He substituted winger Bernabei for midfielder Kauan Jesus to restore numerical balance in formation. Despite playing a man down for three-quarters of the match, Internacional maintained spells of organization and created scoring chances before conceding in the second half. A defensive breakdown allowed Mirassol to score, and a subsequent goal sealed the 2-0 defeat.
Baptista Protects Squad and Confirms Internal Discipline
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Eduardo Baptista refused to single out Matheus Cunha or defender Félix Torres, whose later mistake led to Mirassol’s second goal. “It is not my profile to come here and point a gun at those who make mistakes,” Baptista stated, as noted by Bolavip Brasil. The coach confirmed that all accountability measures and tactical corrections will happen behind closed doors during training sessions this week.
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Baptista admitted the defeat is a heavy blow with only seven rounds remaining in the Série A season. However, he expressed firm backing for the current roster, noting that the squad showed adequate tactical discipline despite the man disadvantage. The manager also mentioned that young players like João Victor are being integrated into the matchday plans as the coaching staff searches for defensive stability.
Relegation Battle Deepens Ahead of Botafogo Clash
Internacional sits in a precarious position near the relegation zone with just seven matches left to secure their top-flight status. The team returns to Porto Alegre to host Botafogo at the Beira-Rio stadium next Saturday in another high-stakes fixture. Baptista emphasized that the squad must channel the resilience they showed with ten men into the upcoming home match.
The defeat compounds a difficult stretch for the club, which has struggled for consistency in the final stretch of the national tournament. Eduardo Baptista highlighted that he intends to use the upcoming week to rebuild confidence within the group and evaluate adjustments following defensive errors during the match.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What minute did Matheus Cunha receive his red card?
Matheus Cunha was sent off in the 15th minute of the first half after rushing out of his penalty area and fouling Mirassol forward Bruno Santos.
Who are Internacional playing in their next Campeonato Brasileiro fixture?
Internacional faces Botafogo next Saturday at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre for the 32nd round of the Série A season.
How many rounds remain in the Campeonato Brasileiro for Internacional?
There are seven rounds remaining in the national tournament as Internacional battles to escape the relegation zone.