Inter saw off Incaruba 4-1 in the Apertura round six at home on Friday evening. The hosts took full advantage of their unbeaten run, extending a streak that has kept them top of the Primera División table with seven games played. Incaruba, meanwhile, remain rooted to the bottom of the standings after another defeat.
And here's the thing — Incaruba actually started brighter than anyone expected. J. Henriquez found the net in the 51st minute to give the visitors a shock lead, catching the home side off guard. It was a rare moment of clarity for a team that has struggled to create anything meaningful all season.
But then Inter responded, and by then the game had shifted. B. Paz restored parity in the 65th minute, and D. Ceren followed up just three minutes later to put the hosts ahead. Incaruba were now chasing the game, and the momentum had clearly moved.
The visitors never really recovered. L. Vasquez added a fourth in the 82nd minute, and M. Hernandez sealed it late on with a goal in injury time. Incaruba had nothing left to offer after going behind twice, and their defensive frailties were on full display.
Inter sit top on 15 points from seven games, four wins and three draws, and they have not lost a single match this season. Incaruba languish in 12th place with just two points — two draws and five defeats — and the gap between them is widening by the week.
What stood out was how quickly Inter adjusted after going behind. They did not panic, they organised, and they took control. That is what separates a top side from a struggling one.