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Thrilling Draw in Funchal Between Nacional and Moreirense
Funchal, Portugal – In a vibrant and eventful match, Nacional and Moreirense drew at the Estádio da Madeira in a game corresponding to the eighth round of the Primeira Liga. The match, played under the watchful eye of referee Hélder Malheiro, was marked by intensity and controversy.
Moreirense took an early lead with a goal from V. Sousa in the 5th minute, assisted by D. Pinto. However, the joy would be short-lived, as J. Ramirez equalized for Nacional in the 21st minute via a penalty. The first half was marked by a hard-fought game, with two yellow cards for Moreirense.
In the second half, Kiko Bondoso put Moreirense ahead again in the 56th minute, thanks to an assist from Yan Maranhao. But Nacional’s response was immediate, with Leo Santos equalizing the match in the 59th minute, assisted by Liziero. The sending off of V. Sousa in the 62nd minute left Moreirense with ten men, further complicating their situation. Finally, J. Ramirez, again from the penalty spot, scored the final equalizer in the 84th minute.
Nacional dominated possession with 58%, generating 17 shots, although only 7 were on target. Moreirense, with 42% possession, took 10 shots, with 4 directed at the goal. The match ended with Nacional pressing for the victory, but Moreirense managed to resist and take a valuable point from Funchal.
Substitutions moreirense: at minute 69 Kiko Bondoso came in and Landerson went out., at minute 70 Alanzinho came in and Bernardo went out., at minute 70 Yan Maranhao came in and G. Batista went out., at minute 85 Travassos came in and C. Teguia went out.
Substitutions nacional: at minute 76 C. Labidi came in and F. Soares went out., at minute 81 Pablo Ruan came in and Witi went out., at minute 90 Liziero came in and A. Sousa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nacional
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