Match report
Nacional Secures Victory Over Moreirense, 3-2 (Primeira Liga)
Nacional
3–2
FT
Moreirense
Oct 4, 2025
Nacional managed to secure a hard-fought victory over Moreirense in their Primeira Liga clash on October 4th. The match saw early excitement with Moreirense taking the lead through V. Sousa just four minutes into the game, followed by a series of critical events that shifted momentum. Nacional capitalized on a penalty and further goals to clinch the win despite facing setbacks.
Key Facts
- • Moreirense's early goal scored by V. Sousa in the 4th minute with an assist from Dinis Pinto.
- • J. Ramirez equalized for Nacional through a penalty kick at the 21st minute.
- • Kiko of Moreirense extended their lead to 2-1, assisted by Yan Maranhao.
- • Leo Santos brought Nacional back level in the 59th minute with an assist from Liziero.
- • Nacional's J. Ramirez scored a decisive second penalty at the 84th minute.
Lineups
Nacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kaique Pereira (G)
- 16 A. Nunez (D)
- 34 Leo Santos (D)
- 38 Ze Vitor (D)
- 5 Jose Gomes (D)
- 28 Liziero (M)
- 6 Matheus Dias (M)
- 99 Pablo Ruan (M)
- 15 C. Labidi (M)
- 11 Paulinho Boia (M)
- 9 J. Ramirez (F)
Substitutes
- 50 K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
- 4 Ulisses
- 7 Witi
- 18 A. Sousa
- 19 L. Joao
- 22 F. Soares
- 24 L. Vallier
- 26 J. Silva
- 30 Watts
Moreirense
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 Caio (G)
- 76 D. Pinto (D)
- 44 Marcelo (D)
- 26 Maracas (D)
- 27 Kiko (D)
- 11 Alanzinho (M)
- 8 M. Stjepanovic (M)
- 15 V. Sousa (M)
- 2 Travassos (F)
- 99 Yan Maranhao (F)
- 10 Kiko Bondoso (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Mika
- 7 C. Teguia
- 17 A. Martinez
- 19 J. Jorquera Romero
- 20 Bernardo
- 25 A. Assis
- 30 J. Gower
- 66 G. Batista
- 78 Landerson
Timeline
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4' Moreirense Goal · Normal GoalV. Sousa · Assist: Dinis Pinto -
15' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardMaracásFoul
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19' Nacional Var · Penalty confirmedJ. Ramirez -
21' Nacional Goal · PenaltyJ. Ramirez -
30' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardYan MaranhaoArgument
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50' Nacional Card · Yellow CardZe VitorFoul
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56' Moreirense Goal · Normal GoalKiko · Assist: Yan Maranhao -
59' Nacional Goal · Normal GoalLeo Santos · Assist: Liziero -
62' Moreirense Card · Red CardV. SousaProfessional foul last man
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70' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1Off: Alanzinho · On: Bernardo Martins -
70' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2Off: Kiko Bondoso · On: G. Batista -
70' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3Off: Yan Maranhao · On: Landerson -
72' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardMateja StjepanovićFoul
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76' Nacional subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Labidi · On: F. Soares -
81' Nacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Pablo Ruan · On: Witi -
84' Nacional Goal · PenaltyJ. Ramirez -
85' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4Off: Travassos · On: C. Teguia -
90'+1 Nacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Liziero · On: André Sousa
Match Stats
| Stat | Nacional | Moreirense |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 360 | 260 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 2.73 | 2.09 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 296 | 201 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Moreirense's V. Sousa put pressure on Nacional, but J. Ramirez equalized with a penalty kick shortly after to bring spirits back up.
- ▸ Moreirense took the lead again through Kiko in the 56th minute, however, Leo Santos tied it for Nacional just three minutes later and capitalized further with another goal from J. Ramirez in the 84th minute.