Decisive figure seals vital win for Nacional against Alverca | OneFootball

Jesús Andrés Ramírez settled the game in the 67th minute with a right-footed finish into the top right corner, as Nacional beat Alverca 1-0.

Ramírez read the space perfectly to meet José Gomes' pass before steering it in from the centre of the box (67.). The movement dragged a centre back out and opened the lane for his clinical strike.

Moments later he almost doubled up, glancing a header just over from a Filipe Soares delivery following a corner (71.). The forward kept offering runs across the front post to disrupt markers.

He finished with three attempts, five aerial duels won and six possessions regained, plus five touches in the box, reflecting how he provided a constant outlet and turned clearances into attacks.

Because he contested everything early and attacked crosses decisively, Alverca's back line never settled. His ability to hold position between defenders let Nacional play higher and control the key phases.

Nacional rise from 15th to 13th in Liga Portugal. They visit Tondela next. Alverca remain 10th and host Arouca next.