At the Estádio da Madeira, Nacional produced a stirring comeback and capitalized on a crucial red card to edge Moreirense 3-2 in a pulsating Primeira Liga encounter, with Jesús Ramírez's brace proving decisive in front of a delighted home crowd.

The match sparked into life from the opening whistle. Moreirense found an early breakthrough in the fourth minute, as Vasco Sousa finished off a sharp move after Dinis Pinto’s incisive assist, briefly silencing the local faithful. Nacional responded with authority, dominating possession and pressing high, which led to the equalizer: Ramírez coolly converted from the spot in the 21st minute after earning a penalty, setting the tone for his influential performance.

Moreirense, undeterred by Nacional’s growing control, retook the lead shortly after halftime. In the 56th minute, Kiko Bondoso found space inside the area and buried Yan Maranhão’s cross, putting the visitors ahead for a second time. Yet Nacional’s grip on the midfield—anchored by Matheus Dias and Liziero—began to tell. Just three minutes later, Leo Santos drew Nacional level again, nodding in Liziero’s well-placed delivery to make it 2-2.

The game’s turning point arrived in the 62nd minute. Vasco Sousa, Moreirense’s early goal scorer, saw red for a rash challenge, leaving the visitors to battle the final half-hour a man down. Nacional pressed their advantage, unleashing wave after wave of attacks. Moreirense’s defense—led by the resolute Maracás—resisted bravely, but Nacional’s pressure proved relentless.

The decisive moment came in the 84th minute. Ramírez stepped up for his second penalty of the night after a foul in the box, and sent goalkeeper Caio the wrong way to give Nacional their first home league win of the season. The Venezuelan striker’s composed finishing underlined his role as the club’s focal point.

Statistically, the hosts’ dominance was clear: 58% possession, 17 shots (seven on target), and 359 completed passes at an impressive 82% accuracy rate. Moreirense, despite their early promise, managed just four shots on target before Sousa’s dismissal changed the game’s complexion.

Referee João Pinheiro was kept busy in a feisty contest that saw 16 fouls by Moreirense, three yellows, and Sousa’s crucial red card, while Nacional managed to keep their discipline, conceding just one caution.

Nacional’s win lifts them away from the relegation places and offers coach Tiago Margarido hope that his side can finally build momentum on home turf—a result that could mark the turning point in their season. For Moreirense, a game that once promised three points ended in frustration, both for the result and the costly loss of Sousa for the next fixture.

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