Match report
Nacional Defeats SC Covilha 2-0 in Segunda Liga Clash
Nacional
2–0
FT
SC Covilha
Mar 5, 2023
In a tightly contested match, Nacional triumphed over SC Covilha with a scoreline of 2-0. The victory was particularly noteworthy as it came against a ten-man Covilha side following two red cards in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Nacional 2–0 SC Covilha
- • Lucho Vega of SC Covilha received a second yellow card and was sent off at minute 41
- • Rafael scored the first goal for Nacional in the 82nd minute, followed by Bruno Gomes' late strike in injury time
- • Kukula of SC Covilha also saw red in the final minutes with an additional red card
Lineups
Nacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Rui Encarnação (G)
- 2 João Aurélio (D)
- 3 Rafael Vieira (D)
- 4 Paulo Vitor (D)
- 55 André Sousa (D)
- 6 Rúben Ramos (M)
- 28 Carlos Daniel (F)
- 29 Zé Manuel (F)
- 77 Gustavo (M)
- 22 Pipe Gómez (M)
- 99 Dudu (M)
Substitutes
- 9 Bruno Gomes
- 11 Witi
- 70 Rúben Macedo
- 20 Jota
- 10 Luís Esteves
- 21 Sérgio Marakis
- 50 Vinicius Machado
SC Covilha
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 24 Bruno Bolas (G)
- 33 Ângelo (D)
- 71 Lucão (D)
- 14 Jaime (D)
- 23 Nuno Rodrigues (F)
- 80 Kelvin Medina (M)
- 8 Gilberto Silva (M)
- 74 K. Shinga (D)
- 26 L. Vega (M)
- 45 S. Fatai (F)
- 19 W. Aponza (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Casagrande
- 22 Gildo Vilanculos
- 7 Kukula
- 10 Zé Tiago
- 1 Igor Araújo
- 4 M. Adams
- 5 Yang Sena
- 11 Jorginho
- 18 A. Mársico
Timeline
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24' SC Covilha Card · Yellow CardLucho Vega
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41' SC Covilha Card · Yellow CardLucho Vega
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41' SC Covilha Card · Red CardLucho Vega
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46' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Aponza · On: Casagrande
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62' Nacional subst · Substitution 1Off: Gustavo Silva · On: Bruno Gomes
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62' Nacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Pipe Gómez · On: Witi
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71' Nacional Card · Yellow CardJoão Aurélio
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75' Nacional subst · Substitution 3Off: João Aurélio · On: Rúben Macedo
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75' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 2Off: Gilberto Silva · On: Gildo Vilanculos
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78' Nacional Card · Yellow CardRafael
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79' Nacional Card · Yellow CardWiti
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82' Nacional Goal · Normal GoalRafael
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85' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 3Off: Kelvin Medina · On: Kukula
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85' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 4Off: Jaime · On: Zé Tiago
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86' Nacional Card · Yellow CardRúben Macedo
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88' SC Covilha Card · Yellow CardKukula
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88' Nacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Zé Manuel · On: Jota
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90'+1 Nacional Goal · Normal GoalBruno Gomes
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90'+4 SC Covilha Card · Yellow CardKukula
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90'+4 SC Covilha Card · Red CardKukula
Match Stats
| Stat | Nacional | SC Covilha |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 12 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game turned decisively for Nacional after Lucho Vega's dismissal at minute 41, giving them a numerical advantage for most of the match.
- ▸ Nacional capitalized on their extra man advantage by scoring two goals in the latter stages, securing their victory against the understaffed Covilha.