PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (Interstat) — Internacional began its Serie A campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda.

Defender Gabriel Mercado opened the scoring in the 50th minute. The visitors equalized through Johan Carbonero in the 81st, but Internacional sealed the victory with two late goals. Substitute Jhonatan Jowjow scored the winner in the 87th minute, assisted by midfielder Alan Patrick, who also scored the final goal in stoppage time.

The result marked a winning start for Internacional, while Bragantino began its season with a loss. The match featured eight yellow cards. The outcome closely matched a pregame statistical projection favoring the home side.