Analysis: Inter defeats Gre Nal with “mind and heart” and regains its position as a candidate for the Brazilian Championship | international

When he’s not in technique, let him be in action. This is how Inter beat Gre Nal 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in Curitiba. Eduardo Codet’s side showed strength and commitment – as well as the brilliance of Alan Patrick – to leave Cotto Pereira with three points and regain their place as those who want to fight for the Brazilian league title.

Saturday’s classic was far from a masterpiece. At times, the passing errors were impressive, as was the difficulty both teams had in finishing off attacks. However, Colorado did not shy away from competing on every play. Eduardo Codet’s men ran, made mistakes and made mistakes when necessary to execute the plan.

This situation even made the coach proud. Chacho once again pointed out the difficulties faced by the traveling Inter, frequent travel and excessive wear and tear due to a series of matches. The team played its eighth match in 25 days since its resumption after the floods.

-We faced difficulties and we will do so. The physical difficulty that occurs due to fatigue is compensated for by the mind and heart. When you follow it with your heart, it becomes much easier. We can impose ourselves, but with support everything becomes much easier. “We’re in good shape and competing,” Coudit said.

The coach is the guarantor of this hope. Despite all the difficulties mentioned above, Inter manage to achieve results even when they are not playing well. An indication that the group bought into the coach’s idea. In addition, of course, to finding solutions in dressing room pieces and different strategies. As happened against Gremio.

Coudet bets on a scheme with Wesley and Wanderson together, as well as Alan Patrick. The former troubled the three-colour defense and was one of the best players on the pitch, while the number 11 was key in positioning the team and helping Rene mark.

Alan Patrick showed why he is the art authority. A surprise for the squad, the return of player No. 10 after an injury to his left thigh, and with his quality, he assisted the goal in the second half. The Colorado captain dribbled past Carballo and shot the ball low. Marchesin rebounded the ball and set it up for Vitao to head the ball over and Gustavo Martins to score against.

On the other hand, Coudet demonstrated his understanding of the classic, and deservedly achieved the third successive victory in this supremacy that he boasts in his second stint in Beira Rio.

He abandoned the idea of ​​attacking and encouraged the entry of Igor Gomez and Mercado instead of Wanderson and Alan Patrick, respectively, to strengthen the defensive system and secure the result. Colorado’s blocker raced wide, cutting crosses low and high and containing Gremio’s momentum.

In stoppage time, Inter still had a chance to expand. In the same attacking sequence, Wesley and Aranjuez hit the post, while Jeromel blocked a shot from Gustavo Prado. But that wasn’t necessary. The team got the three points and celebrated with the fans present at the Coto Pereira Stadium.

More than just winning the classic match, Inter showed that they have the necessary conditions to be among the contenders for the Brazilian League title. With two games less than most rivals, the team has already risen to sixth place with 17 points. This is playing away from Beira Rio without Rocher, Borre and Valencia selected. From July onwards, when the situation returns to normal, you can dream of the summit.

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