RIO DE JANEIRO: Internacional missed a chance to put pressure on Serie A leaders Palmeiras on Friday when the third-placed club could only draw 1-1 with Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.
Jonatan Álvez put Inter ahead with six minutes remaining but Vasco drew level in injury time with a penalty from Maxi López.
A win would have taken Internacional into second spot, just two points off the lead.
They remain in third, behind Flamengo on goal difference and sit two points ahead of São Paulo, who beat Vitória earlier. Palmeiras play Flamengo in the big game of the round on Saturday.