Internacional defeated Chapecoense 2-0 on Sunday (March 22), in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio Stadium. Goals from Gabriel Mercado and Alan Patrick helped the Colorado escape the relegation zone and climb to 12th place with eight points.
Internacional hosted Chapecoense at Beira-Rio Stadium for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship on Sunday (March 22). The home team won 2-0 without major threats. The first goal came in the 27th minute of the first half: Vitinho laid off for Gabriel Mercado, who pushed the ball into the net. The second was scored by Alan Patrick from a penalty, beating Chapecoense's goalkeeper Léo Vieira. With the result, Internacional exited the relegation zone and moved to 12th place with eight points. Chapecoense stays in 15th with seven points. Internacional next faces São Paulo after the FIFA international break on April 1 at 7:30 pm for round nine. Chapecoense plays Atlético-MG on April 2 at 7 pm.
