Nacional moved into sixth spot on the Liga Sagres table after breaking a four-game winless run with a 1-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira.
An 84th-minute strike by substitute Edgar Costa was all that separated the two closely-matched sides on Monday at the Estadio de Madeira.
The 23-year-old attacker entered the fray at half-time and struck the decisive blow when Pacos goalkeeper Cassio came for a long ball and failed to collect, allowing the striker to place a cheeky chip over him and into the empty net.
Nacional midfielder Bruno Amaro was sent off in stoppage time after a clumsy foul cost him a second yellow card.
It was the first time Pedrag Jokanovic’s side had won in any competition since February 27, but it kept the Madeira club’s hopes of securing a Europa League spot alive.
Pacos’ own attempts to secure continental football took a hit. They now lie seventh and a point from a Europa League place in fifth..
Tue 5 April, 2011
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