Match report

Nacional Stuns SC Braga with Late Win in Primeira Liga

SC Braga
SC Braga
0–1
FT
Nacional
Nacional
Sep 28, 2025

Nacional stunned SC Braga with a well-timed goal from J. Ramirez in the sixth minute of their Primeira Liga clash. Despite multiple substitutions and several late attempts by SC Braga, they were unable to find an equalizer. The victory marks a significant moment for Nacional, who played defensively but effectively to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Nacional's J. Ramirez scored the only goal in the 6th minute, assisted by Jose Gomes.
  • • SC Braga made five substitutions: B. Arrey-Mbi for Gorby, João Moutinho for D. Rodrigues, R. Zalazar for G. Martinez, Fran Navarro for P. Victor, and V. Gomez for F. Grillitsch.
  • • Nacional also made five subs: Pablo Ruan for Witi, C. Labidi for F. Soares, Paulinho Boia for Watts, Ulisses for Francisco Gonçalves, and L. Joao for J. Ramirez.
  • • Liziero of Nacional received a yellow card in the 12th minute.

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 S. Niakate (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 2 V. Gomez (M)
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 5 L. Lelo (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 39 F. Navarro (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 18 P. Victor
  • 27 F. Grillitsch
  • 29 Gorby
  • 41 Y. da Rocha
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 77 G. Martinez

Nacional

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kaique Pereira (G)
  • 2 J. Aurelio (D)
  • 4 Ulisses (D)
  • 34 Leo Santos (D)
  • 38 Ze Vitor (D)
  • 5 Jose Gomes (D)
  • 99 Pablo Ruan (M)
  • 28 Liziero (M)
  • 15 C. Labidi (M)
  • 11 Paulinho Boia (M)
  • 9 J. Ramirez (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
  • 7 Witi
  • 18 A. Sousa
  • 16 A. Nunez
  • 19 L. Joao
  • 22 F. Soares
  • 26 J. Silva
  • 30 Watts
  • 33 C. Goncalves

Timeline

  1. Nacional
    6' Nacional Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ramirez · Assist: Jose Gomes
  2. Nacional
    12' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Liziero

    Foul

  3. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Arrey-Mbi · On: Gorby
  4. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Moutinho · On: D. Rodrigues
  5. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: G. Martinez
  6. Nacional
    64' Nacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pablo Ruan · On: Witi
  7. Nacional
    64' Nacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Labidi · On: F. Soares
  8. SC Braga
    68' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fran Navarro · On: P. Victor
  9. SC Braga
    75' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Gomez · On: F. Grillitsch
  10. Nacional
    79' Nacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulinho Boia · On: Watts
  11. Nacional
    79' Nacional subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ulisses · On: Francisco Gonçalves
  12. Nacional
    85' Nacional subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ramirez · On: L. Joao
  13. Nacional
    90'+3 Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Santos

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga Nacional
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 610 409
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.58 1.33
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 495 307
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Ramirez's early goal at the 6-minute mark set the tone, giving Nacional an immediate advantage over SC Braga.
  • ▸ Despite numerous substitutions and increased pressure by SC Braga towards the end of the match, they failed to capitalize on their late opportunities.