Internacional beat Coritiba 1-0 at Beira-Rio in the 34th round of the 2026 Brasileirão, with Alerrandro converting a stoppage-time penalty to settle a tense contest between two teams fighting near the bottom of the table.
Coritiba, buoyed by a recent change in management and a win over Vitória, looked the stronger side before the break. The visitors defended compactly and threatened on the counter, even putting the ball in the net through Breno Lopes before the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
The match shifted after half-time. Facing mounting pressure from the relegation zone, Internacional pushed forward and spent long spells in Coritiba’s half, creating chances against goalkeeper Pedro Morisco. The home side’s play remained scrappy, but its urgency grew as the crowd urged the team on.
The breakthrough came in added time, when Coritiba defender Rodrigo Moledo fouled Juninho in the penalty area. Alerrandro stepped up and fired the spot-kick into the top corner, giving Internacional a late lead and a much-needed three points.
Coritiba then had to chase an equalizer, while Internacional defended its advantage through a chaotic finish. The result capped a hard-fought match in which the hosts’ determination proved decisive despite their struggles to control the game.
Sources: Globo Esporte.