Ramírez delivers as Vitória S.C. miss from the spot | OneFootball

Nacional beat Vitória S.C. 2-0 at Estádio da Madeira as Jesús Andrés Ramírez struck twice, with the visitors dropping from seventh to ninth in Liga Portugal on matchday 34.

Early on, Gustavo Silva twice tested Kaíque with headers, but the goalkeeper stood firm.

In the 69th minute, Ramírez guided in Witi's cross to break the deadlock. Pablo Ruan replaced Witi (71.), injecting energy on the flank.

A penalty was awarded to Vitória S.C. after Rica Rocha was fouled (75.). Samu went low from the spot, but Kaíque saved (78.).

The substitute then drew a spot kick at the other end (84.). Ramírez converted from the spot to seal the points (86.).

Kaíque finished with five saves, including the penalty stop. Vitória S.C. saw 65.4% of the ball and registered 13 attempts. Nacional produced three shots on target and made 31 clearances.

Nacional finish 14th. Vitória S.C. end ninth after three successive league defeats.