Internacional and Flamengo played out a 1-1 draw in the Brasileiro Série A, a result that felt fair despite a stark contrast in possession. Flamengo had 73% of the ball but couldn't turn it into more than a single goal, while the hosts took a first-half lead and defended stubbornly.
Vitinho put Internacional ahead in the 27th minute, scoring what proved to be their only shot on target from open play. Flamengo pushed relentlessly and finally levelled through Samuel Lino in the 79th minute, assisted by Bruno Henrique, after a sustained spell of pressure.
The stats tell the story of a game split between control and efficiency: Flamengo completed 645 passes to Internacional's 197, yet both sides had five shots on target and almost identical expected goals (1.45 to 1.38). A draw was the logical outcome, with neither side able to take the big chances that came their way.
