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Thrilling Draw in Funchal Between Nacional and Santa Clara
Funchal witnessed a vibrant match at the Estádio da Madeira where Nacional and Santa Clara drew in a game full of goals and cards. Santa Clara struck first with a goal from Vinicius Lopes in the 4th minute, followed by another from Paulo Victor in the 15th. Nacional responded with a goal from J. Ramirez in the 21st and a penalty converted by the same Ramirez in the 38th, leaving the score tied at halftime. In the second half, Ramirez scored again in the 50th minute, completing his hat-trick and giving Nacional the lead. However, Santa Clara did not give up and, in the last minute of regular time, Elias Manoel scored the equalizing goal.
The match was characterized by a hard-fought game, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown to both teams: four for Nacional and five for Santa Clara. Regarding the statistics, Santa Clara dominated possession with 54% compared to Nacional’s 46% and took more shots (21 against 13), although Nacional’s effectiveness was higher, with five shots on target compared to Santa Clara’s six. Santa Clara also generated more corners (8 against 2). A draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams on this matchday of the Primeira Liga.
Substitutions nacional: at minute 46 Pablo Ruan came in and Daniel Junior went out., at minute 46 J. Aurelio came in and Deivison went out., at minute 76 Paulinho Boia came in and Witi went out., at minute 76 M. Baeza came in and C. Labidi went out., at minute 90 Liziero came in and A. Sousa went out.
Substitutions santa clara: at minute 65 H. Silva came in and Adriano Firmino went out., at minute 65 J. Tavares came in and Brenner went out., at minute 76 Serginho came in and P. Ferreira went out., at minute 76 Gustavo Klismahn came in and Elias Manoel went out., at minute 83 Paulo Victor came in and Welinton Torrao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nacional
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