Overview

• Alan Patrick opened the scoring and Vitinho sealed the result after halftime at Beira-Rio.
• Díaz used a back three with width-focused attacks, a change he and assistant Emiliano said was designed to add solidity and exploit the flanks.
• The victory lifted Inter to 32 points in 11th place and produced the club’s first clean sheet after 15 straight matches conceding.
• Botafogo remained on 43 points as coach Davide Ancelotti and defender Alexander Barboza acknowledged the team’s difficulty reacting once behind.
• With the FIFA break beginning Oct. 6, Inter plans fitness and tactical work before visiting Mirassol on Oct. 15, while Botafogo resumes Oct. 15 against Flamengo.