Match report

Belenenses Defeats Nacional 3-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Belenenses
Belenenses
3–0
FT
Nacional
Nacional
May 16, 2019

Belenenses held off Nacional 3-0 in a strong showing in the Primeira Liga, with Kikas, Cleylton, and André Santos scoring for the hosts. The win solidifies Belenenses' position in the league standings, while Nacional continues to struggle for form. The match was characterized by strong defensive play from Belenenses and several yellow cards for Nacional, which hampered their ability to mount a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Belenenses defeated Nacional 3-0 in the Primeira Liga.
  • • Kikas scored the opening goal in the 15th minute.
  • • Cleylton doubled Belenenses' lead with a goal in the 47th minute.
  • • André Santos sealed the victory with a goal in the 79th minute.
  • • Nacional had three players receive yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Belenenses

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 39 Mika (G)
  • 37 Gonçalo Silva (D)
  • 23 Cleylton (D)
  • 14 Luís Silva (D)
  • 2 Gonçalo Tavares (D)
  • 26 André Santos (M)
  • 11 M. Ljujić (M)
  • 47 Jonatan (M)
  • 8 Dálcio (M)
  • 7 Licá (M)
  • 98 Kikas (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Diogo Viana
  • 50 A. Keita
  • 44 Diogo Cabral
  • 1 Muriel
  • 80 Douglas Aurélio
  • 32 João Tarzan
  • 24 Kiki Afonso

Nacional

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Framelin (G)
  • 4 Diogo Coelho (D)
  • 5 Mauro Cerqueira (D)
  • 44 Julio (D)
  • 22 Kalindi (D)
  • 21 Sérgio Marakis (M)
  • 80 Vítor Gonçalves (M)
  • 6 A. Alhassan (M)
  • 35 B. Rochez (F)
  • 18 B. Riascos (F)
  • 19 João Camacho (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Jota
  • 23 Witi
  • 88 Káká
  • 10 Diego Barcelos
  • 13 Daniel
  • 29 A. Ebralidze
  • 20 Filipe Ferreira

Timeline

  1. Belenenses
    15' Belenenses Goal · Normal Goal
    Kikas
  2. Belenenses
    36' Belenenses Card · Yellow Card
    André Santos
  3. Nacional
    46' Nacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Alhassan · On: Jota
  4. Belenenses
    47' Belenenses Goal · Normal Goal
    Cleylton · Assist: Jonatan Lucca
  5. Belenenses
    58' Belenenses subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matija Ljujic · On: Diogo Viana
  6. Nacional
    72' Nacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Camacho · On: Witi
  7. Belenenses
    77' Belenenses subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kikas · On: A. Keita
  8. Nacional
    78' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cerqueira
  9. Belenenses
    79' Belenenses Goal · Normal Goal
    André Santos · Assist: Diogo Viana
  10. Belenenses
    81' Belenenses subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gonçalo Tavares · On: Diogo Calila
  11. Nacional
    83' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Júlio César
  12. Nacional
    85' Nacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sérgio Marakis · On: Kaká
  13. Nacional
    88' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    B. Róchez
  14. Belenenses
    90' Belenenses Card · Yellow Card
    Dálcio

Match Stats

Stat Belenenses Nacional
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 374 354
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 290 278
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kikas' early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for Belenenses and gave them a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Cleylton's second goal in the 47th minute cemented Belenenses' control over the match, despite a yellow card.
  • ▸ André Santos' third goal in the 79th minute effectively ended any chance of a Nacional comeback.