Internacional defeated Coritiba 1-0 on Tuesday night, scoring in second-half stoppage time in front of more than 35,000 fans at Beira-Rio. Coach Eduardo Baptista celebrated the goal intensely and said the result carried significance beyond the points it earned the team.
Speaking after the match, Baptista linked the decisive moment to the team’s persistence and the support from the stands. He said the crowd had embraced the players and that he had used the fans’ belief as part of his pre-match message. He described the goal as one of hope and perseverance, adding that he saw Internacional as strong in that moment.
The victory moved Inter out of the relegation zone and brought relief after a tense week following the previous-round loss to Fluminense. Baptista said the pressure had been clear among the squad and staff, who understood the importance of the match. “A weight the size of Beira-Rio has lifted,” he said.
Baptista also stressed the importance of Inter’s home form in the team’s campaign. He said the club had won five matches at home, including three since his arrival, and that six points remained available to his side.
Sources: Globo Esporte.