Nacional beat Leixões, 3x1, on Monday, on matchday 3. To this matchday, Tiago Margarido's team came from two defeats, and Pedro Ribeiro's team came from a draw.
The first goal of the game was scored by Jesús Ramírez, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box, with 9 minutes on the clock. In the 13th minute, Gustavo Silva scored the second goal for Nacional, with a right-foot strike.
After 69 minutes, Leixões saw Evrard Zag get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 70th minute, Tiago Margarido's team extended their lead with a goal from Rúben Macedo with a right-foot strike inside the box. In a very unlucky moment, Ulisses Wilson scored an own-goal after 78 minutes.
After the result Nacional are 13th in the table, with 3 points, while Leixões sit 18th place, with 1 point. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Tiago Margarido's team will play away against Länk Vilaverdense. Meanwhile, Pedro Ribeiro's team will play at home against Benfica B.
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Jesús Ramírez 9' Gustavo Silva 13' Rúben Macedo 70' | Paulité 78' |