Decisive figure turns it for Nacional against Tondela with two penalty saves | OneFootball

Kaíque saved a penalty in the 37th minute and later denied another in the 13th minute of second half stoppage time, anchoring Nacional's 3-1 win over Tondela.

The goalkeeper guessed right and parried the first spot kick low to his left (37.), a turning point that steadied the hosts after falling behind.

Late on, VAR confirmed the spot kick before he produced an even bigger moment, beating away the second penalty in the 13th minute of second half stoppage time. From there, his side closed it out.

He finished with two penalty saves among four stops, plus two high claims, a calm performance under pressure that helped Nacional manage the game in key moments.

With Tondela firing 21 attempts and swinging in 35 crosses, his command of the box and decision making under the high ball kept the visitors at bay when it mattered most.

Nacional climb from 15th to 11th. They visit AVS next. Tondela remain 17th. They host Casa Pia next.