Match report
Santa Clara Defeats Nacional 2-0 in Primeira Liga Showdown
Santa Clara
2–0
FT
Nacional
May 11, 2026
Santa Clara triumphed over Nacional in a crucial Primeira Liga clash, securing a 2-0 win. The game's early turning point was an own goal by Witi for Nacional at the 27th minute, followed by a late goal from Elias Manoel in the 90th minute. The match saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards, with Santa Clara holding strong to claim the victory.
Key Facts
- • Santa Clara defeated Nacional 2-0 in the Primeira Liga match.
- • Witi scored an own goal for Nacional in the 27th minute.
- • Elias Manoel scored the second goal for Santa Clara in the 90th minute.
- • Santa Clara saw multiple substitutions including Gonçalo Paciência and Isaac.
- • Nacional faced yellow cards for Paulinho Boia and João Aurélio.
Lineups
Santa Clara
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 50 J. Afonso (G)
- 2 Diogo Calila (D)
- 23 S. Lima (D)
- 4 P. Pacheco (D)
- 64 Paulo Victor (D)
- 65 J. Tavares (M)
- 78 Andrey (M)
- 49 Welinton Torrao (M)
- 77 Gustavo Klismahn (M)
- 10 Gabriel Silva (M)
- 39 G. Paciencia (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Gabriel Batista
- 21 F. Venancio
- 42 Lucas Soares
- 52 Isaac
- 37 Darlan
- 7 Elias Manoel
- 70 Vinicius Lopes
- 94 H. Silva
- 26 Fernando
Nacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kaique Pereira (G)
- 2 J. Aurelio (D)
- 34 Leo Santos (D)
- 33 C. Goncalves (D)
- 5 Jose Gomes (D)
- 22 F. Soares (M)
- 6 Matheus Dias (M)
- 7 Witi (M)
- 10 Daniel Junior (M)
- 11 Paulinho Boia (M)
- 9 J. Ramirez (F)
Substitutes
- 50 K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
- 19 L. Joao
- 27 Gabriel Veron
- 15 C. Labidi
- 30 Watts
- 26 J. Silva
- 18 A. Sousa
- 99 Pablo Ruan
- 16 A. Nunez
Timeline
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24' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1Off: Gonçalo Paciência · On: Elias Manoel
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27' Santa Clara Goal · Own GoalWiti
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29' Nacional Card · Yellow CardPaulinho Boia
Foul
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 1Off: Witi · On: Gabriel Veron
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Dias · On: C. Labidi
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60' Nacional Card · Yellow CardJoão Aurélio
Foul
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62' Nacional subst · Substitution 3Off: João Aurélio · On: A. Nunez
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64' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2Off: Andrey · On: Isaac
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64' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3Off: Gustavo Klismahn · On: Darlan
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80' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardDarlan
Foul
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82' Nacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Daniel Júnior · On: L. Joao
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82' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5Off: Gabriel Silva · On: Fernando
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90'+4 Nacional subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Soares · On: Watts
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90' Santa Clara Goal · Normal GoalElias Manoel · Assist: Fernando
Match Stats
| Stat | Santa Clara | Nacional |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 304 | 451 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| xG | 1.37 | 0.61 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 8 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | -1.03 | -1.03 |
| Accurate Passes | 227 | 365 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted in Santa Clara's favor with Witi's own goal in the 27th minute.
- ▸ Santa Clara secured the victory with Elias Manoel's goal in the 90th minute, ensuring their lead over Nacional.