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Nacional Secures Victory Against Casa Pia in a Hard-Fought Match
Rio Maior, Portugal – Nacional secured an important away victory against Casa Pia in a match corresponding to the fourth round of the Primeira Liga. The match, played at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior, was characterized by its intensity and contested midfield play, although Nacional proved more effective in seizing their opportunities.
Paulinho Boia opened the scoring for Nacional in the 33rd minute with a goal after a well-crafted play. Shortly before halftime, J. Ramirez extended the lead with a goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by Jose Gomes, leaving Casa Pia in a difficult position.
Despite having a greater possession of the ball (62%), Casa Pia failed to convert their dominance into goals. Nacional, with 38% possession, was more effective in their approaches to the opponent’s goal. Both teams took the same number of shots (9), although Nacional managed to direct a greater number of them on target (2 compared to Casa Pia’s 3).
The match was also marked by tough fouls, with Nacional committing a total of 22 infractions, compared to Casa Pia’s 13. The referee, Joao Pedro Pinheiro, showed a total of five yellow cards (three to Nacional and two to Casa Pia) to try to control the intensity of the game.
Casa Pia sought a comeback, but Nacional’s defense proved solid and well-organized, preventing the home team from realizing their attacks. Nacional, meanwhile, fell back and sought to maintain the lead until the end of the match.
Substitutions casa pia: at minute 46 K. Osundina came in and T. Morais went out., at minute 46 J. Goulart came in and A. Geraldes went out., at minute 46 I. Mohamed came in and R. Nhaga went out., at minute 73 G. Larrazabal came in and K. Prieto went out., at minute 73 M. Svensson came in and Cassiano went out.
Substitutions nacional: at minute 67 Witi came in and Watts went out., at minute 67 Liziero came in and F. Soares went out., at minute 82 C. Labidi came in and Ulisses went out., at minute 88 J. Ramirez came in and L. Joao went out., at minute 88 Paulinho Boia came in and M. Nourani went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Casa Pia
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