Alan Patrick leads Internacional to victory over Ceará | OneFootball

Internacional secured an important victory against Ceará in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship, and the highlight of the confrontation was midfielder Alan Patrick.

At 23 minutes into the first half, the number 10 scored a goal and also participated directly in three other team finishes, highlighting his influence on the colorado dominance during the initial stage.

In the match played at Beira-Rio, Inter demonstrated superiority from the first minutes, and Alan Patrick was the maestro of that orchestra.

According to Opta data, of the five first finishes of the Gaucho team, four had the direct participation of the midfielder: three accurate passes that resulted in shots from teammates and the goal that opened the scoring.

Alan Patrick's goal, scored at 23 minutes, came at a crucial moment, when Inter was pressing Ceará in search of the advantage.

After an involving exchange of passes, the midfielder received the ball at the entrance of the area and finished with precision, with no chances for the opposing goalkeeper.

Beyond the goal, his assists for finishes by teammates like Wesley Teixeira and Bruno Henrique demonstrated his vision of the game and ability to unbalance opposing defenses.

Tactically, Internacional bet on a dynamic midfield, with Alan Patrick acting as a classic number 10, floating between the Ceará marking lines.

His ability to find spaces and distribute passes opened gaps in the opposing defense, which found it difficult to contain the colorado movement.

Statistical data from the game indicate that the midfielder completed 92% of his passes in the first half, 12 of them in the final third of the field, numbers that illustrate his precision and protagonism.

On the other hand, Ceará tried to react in the second half, but ran into Inter's solid defense and the lack of creativity in attack.

Despite some chances created, the Ceará team was unable to convert their opportunities, while Internacional managed the advantage built in the first half, largely thanks to Alan Patrick's inspired performance.

The midfielder's performance is no news to the colorado fans, who already see him as a central piece in Roger Machado's scheme.

However, the game against Ceará reinforces the team's dependence on his articulation ability. When Alan Patrick is on an inspired night, Inter grows in quality and offensive efficiency, but the team needs to find alternatives to maintain the same level of performance when the midfielder is neutralized by opponents.

With the victory, Internacional adds important points in the Brasileirão table and keeps alive the fight for a spot in the 2026 continental competitions.

For Ceará, the defeat exposes the need for adjustments in the offensive sector, especially against opponents who control the midfield with players of the quality of Alan Patrick.

The colorado maestro, with his gala performance, was the name of the game and remains a reference in the Gaucho squad.

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