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Estrela Edges Out Nacional in Hard-Fought Madeira Match
Estrela secured a victory over Nacional in a thrilling encounter at the Estádio da Madeira in Ilha da Madeira, Portugal. The match, part of round 28 of the Primeira Liga, was officiated by Helder Malheiro and featured intense play. While Nacional controlled possession (62%), Estrela proved more clinical in front of goal.
Nacional created more chances (19 shots, 4 on target), but Estrela’s defense held firm. Estrela had a goal disallowed for offside in the 13th minute through Chico Banza, who later received a yellow card. Nacional also saw a yellow card for Matheus Dias.
Despite having less possession (38%), Estrela broke the deadlock in the 81st minute with a goal from Jovane, assisted by Kikas. This goal highlighted Estrela’s superior accuracy, converting 2 of their 11 shots on target. The match also saw two yellow cards for Estrela (Chico Banza and Leo Cordeiro), and one for Nacional (Matheus Dias), alongside a total of 28 fouls.
Substitutions estrela: at minute 58 Semeu came in and N. Varela went out., at minute 58 L. Bucca came in and Rodrigo Pinho went out., at minute 73 Amine came in and M. Keliano went out., at minute 74 Jovane came in and Chico Banza went out., at minute 89 P. Moreira came in and Leo Cordeiro went out.
Substitutions nacional: at minute 58 R. Macedo came in and Dudu went out., at minute 59 Jose Gomes came in and A. Appiah went out., at minute 65 Isaac came in and Joel went out., at minute 65 Bruno Costa came in and Daniel Penha went out., at minute 83 F. Yamada came in and Paulinho Boia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nacional
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