Defensive standout settles it for Famalicão against Nacional | OneFootball

Ibrahima Ba settled the game in the 63rd minute with a close-range finish, as Famalicão beat Nacional 1-0. His goal crowned a commanding defensive display.

Meeting Gustavo Sá's cross after a set piece, Ba arrived at the back post to guide the ball into the bottom right corner (63.), the defender timing his run perfectly to break the deadlock.

From there, Ba patrolled his own area as Nacional pushed, producing five clearances, three tackles and an interception. His positioning on crosses repeatedly snuffed out danger.

On the ball, he completed 65 of 79 passes and won two aerial duels, helping Famalicão control the tempo after the opener. It was an assertive, low-error performance built on clean decision-making.

The display underlines his influence in Famalicão's rise from sixth to fifth. They visit Porto next. Nacional host Estrela Amadora next.