Nacional suffered a heavy defeat in their season opener, losing 1-3 against Alverca. The fateful minutes of the match blighted the start of the season for the team, which failed to respond effectively to the decisive moments of the game.
The Alverca team, hailing from Ribatejo, was responsible for the thrashing inflicted on Nacional. After the first technical timeout, the Ribatejo side managed to overwhelm Alexandre Santos's squad, taking advantage of the critical moments of the match.
Nacional, managed by Alexandre Santos, ultimately reacted too late to the pressure imposed by Alverca. The late response was not enough to avoid the heavy defeat in the opening match.
