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Nacional Dominates and Defeats Boavista in an Intense Match in Madeira
Nacional defeated Boavista in a thrilling encounter at Estádio da Madeira, Ilha da Madeira, corresponding to matchday 12 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The final score reflected the home team’s dominance, controlling 62% of possession and generating more goal-scoring opportunities. Despite the difference in possession, the match was marked by its intensity, with a total of 29 fouls committed between both teams. Nacional had 23 shots, 8 on target, while Boavista managed 9 shots, only 2 on target.
A yellow card to Nacional’s Matheus Dias in the 11th minute started a series of cautions, with P. Gomes (Boavista, 20′) and J. Silva (Boavista, 47′) also receiving yellow cards. Nacional showed more decisiveness, although it wasn’t reflected in the score, while Boavista failed to capitalize on their few opportunities. Corner kick statistics also favored Nacional (4-6). In short, a deserved victory for Nacional that strengthens their position in the league.
Substitutions nacional: at minute 46 Daniel Penha came in and C. Labidi went out., at minute 46 D. Soumare came in and Matheus Dias went out., at minute 78 Tiago Reis came in and A. Butzke went out.
Substitutions boavista: at minute 54 G. Miguel came in and I. Vukotic went out., at minute 78 A. Dabo came in and I. Camara went out., at minute 90 M. Ribeiro came in and S. Agra went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nacional
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