2 – 3
“Wesley Andrade heads Nacional in front from the right side of the box after a fouled free kick sequence”
“Zé Vítor concedes a stoppage-time penalty and is booked, Ianis Stoica converts to level the score before half-time”
Pivotal“Abraham Marcus fires Estrela ahead from the center of the box on a quick counterattack”
Pivotal“Pablo Ruan bundles in an equalizer from very close range to make it 2-2”
“Leandro Antonetti heads home the winner from the center of the box moments after Djaló's shot was saved”
Pivotal
Nacional
Estrela Amadora
Outstanding performance
Estrela Amadora•MidfielderNacional could not have started better, with Wesley Andrade heading them in front inside three minutes, but a stoppage-time penalty from Ianis Stoica levelled things right before the break. The second half turned into a genuine slugfest: Abraham Marcus fired Estrela ahead from a rapid counter, only for Pablo Ruan to snap home an equalizer from close range four minutes later. Despite Nacional dominating general territory - 51% possession and more shots - it was Estrela who created the bigger openings, racking up 4 big chances to Nacional's 1 and doubling their opponents in dangerous attacks and counter-attacks, and that clinical edge told when Leandro Antonetti headed home the winner at 83'. The result drops Nacional deeper into trouble near the bottom of the table, while Estrela's resilience and counter-punching threat suggest they'll be difficult opponents to break down all season.
How entertaining was this match?
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Estrela: Bernardo Schappo comes on for Eddy Doué.
Daniel de la Cruz from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Antonetti Yellow CardLeandro Antonetti from Estrela receives a yellow card for a foul.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela commits a foul.
assist: Eddy Doué
Goal! Estrela leads 3-2 after Leandro Antonetti scores with a header from the center of the box.
Attempt saved. Matchoi Djaló from CD Nacional has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Léo Linck from Estrela.
Markus Jensen from CD Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Abraham Marcus of Estrela.
CD Nacional wins a corner after Max Scholze concedes.
Substitution for CD Nacional: Daniel de la Cruz comes on for Wesley Andrade.
Substitution for CD Nacional: Markus Jensen comes on for William Kokolo.
Attempt saved. Stavros Gavriel from CD Nacional has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Léo Linck from Estrela saves it in the bottom right corner. The assist was provided by Allen Obando.
Substitution for Estrela: Beni Souza comes on for Ianis Stoica.
Liziero from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lovro Zvonarek commits a foul for Estrela.
Substitution for CD Nacional: Stavros Gavriel comes on for Daniel Júnior.
Substitution for CD Nacional: Allen Obando comes on for Pablo Ruan.
Miguel Baeza's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Pablo Ruan.
Substitution for Estrela: Joan Jordán comes on for Robinho.
assist: Liziero
Goal! Pablo Ruan scores for CD Nacional with a left-footed shot from very close range. The match is now 2-2 against Estrela.
assist: Eddy Doué
Goal! Estrela takes the lead 2-1 over CD Nacional as Abraham Marcus scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
Daniel Júnior from CD Nacional wins a free kick on the right wing.
Robinho from Estrela commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by Pablo Ruan.
Ianis Stoica's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Eddy Doué from Estrela commits a handball.
Offside called against CD Nacional. Daniel Júnior is caught offside.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Zé Vítor from CD Nacional commits a foul.
Rafa Soares from Estrela misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was assisted by Abraham Marcus after a fast break.
Wesley Andrade's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Zé Vítor, who provided a cross.
Miguel Baeza of CD Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Robinho commits a foul for Estrela.
Attempt missed. Leandro Antonetti from Estrela heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes to the right. The cross came from Abraham Marcus after a corner.
Luan Patrick from Estrela misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. Leandro Antonetti provided the assist after a corner.
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by William Kokolo.
Foul committed by William Kokolo of CD Nacional.
William KokoloYellow CardWilliam Kokolo from CD Nacional receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between CD Nacional and Estrela.
First half ends with the score at CD Nacional 1, Estrela 1.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ianis Stoica scores for Estrela with a right-footed shot. The match remains 1-1.
Zé Vítor from CD Nacional receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Zé Vítor of CD Nacional concedes a penalty for a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Estrela as Robinho is fouled in the penalty area.
Robinho from Estrela has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ianis Stoica.
Pablo Ruan from CD Nacional commits a foul.
Robinho from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
CD Nacional wins a corner after Luan Patrick concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for CD Nacional: Matchoi Djaló comes on for Filipe Soares due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Filipe Soares from CD Nacional.
Robinho from Estrela had a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it was blocked. Ianis Stoica provided the assist.
Miguel Baeza from CD Nacional misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left after a corner.
Attempt saved. Pablo Ruan from CD Nacional has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Léo Linck of Estrela. The shot was assisted by Léo Santos.
CD Nacional wins a corner after Léo Linck concedes.
Pablo Ruan from CD Nacional commits a foul.
Luan Patrick from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Filipe Soares from CD Nacional takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and wide to the right after a corner.
Pablo Ruan's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Filipe Soares.
CD Nacional wins a corner after Stefan Lekovic concedes.
Attempt saved. Abraham Marcus from Estrela has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Filipe Soares from CD Nacional commits a foul.
Robinho from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Stefan Lekovic from Estrela took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Attempt missed. Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Robinho.
Attempt missed. Leandro Antonetti from Estrela heads the ball from the center of the box.
Eddy Doué from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pablo Ruan commits a foul for CD Nacional.
Léo Santos from CD Nacional commits a foul.
Ianis Stoica from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Miguel Baeza of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ianis Stoica of Estrela.
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela commits a handball.
Foul committed by Liziero of CD Nacional.
Luan Patrick from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Léo Santos from CD Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ianis Stoica of Estrela.
Foul committed by Liziero of CD Nacional.
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by Matheus Dias.
Lovro Zvonarek is caught offside for Estrela.
assist: William Kokolo
Goal! CD Nacional leads 1-0 against Estrela. Wesley Andrade scores with a header from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Léo Santos of CD Nacional.
Foul committed by Liziero of CD Nacional.
Robinho from Estrela wins a free kick on the left wing.
Robinho from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
First half begins.
Nacional look to build on home advantage at the Estádio da Madeira as they host a struggling Estrela Amadora side still adjusting to a headline-grabbing German-led takeover. With both teams searching for consistency early in the season, this Liga Portugal clash promises goals and plenty of storylines.
