Ba's set-piece winner lifts Famalicão into fifth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Famalicão beat Nacional 1-0. Ibrahima Ba struck in the 63rd minute, turning in Gustavo Sá's set-piece cross from close range. Nacional pushed late but couldn't take their chances, with Pablo Ruan missing in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time. Famalicão registered 14 attempts with four on target, edging the midfield with 53.8% possession. The result lifts them from sixth to fifth on 45 points, they visit Porto next, while Nacional host Estrela Amadora.

Player of the Match: Lazar Carevic made six saves and completed all 21 of his passes, keeping a clean sheet with calm handling when Nacional applied pressure.

Stat of the Match: Gustavo Sá created three key passes and delivered the match-winning assist, a reminder of his set-piece quality.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces mattered, with Gustavo Sá's delivery providing the decisive breakthrough. Nacional hit six shots on target from nine attempts but were denied by Carevic's positioning and reflexes. Famalicão climb from sixth to fifth and now travel to Porto, while Nacional remain 16th in the relegation play-offs and welcome Estrela Amadora next.