Nacional(AM) 3–1 Monte Roraima/RR | Brazilian Série D – Group A1
Estádio Ismael Benigno, Manaus | 15 June 2026

Nacional do Amazonas kicked off their 2026 Série D campaign with an authoritative 3–1 victory over Monte Roraima at the Colina. The Manaus side controlled much of the contest and showed the kind of attacking fluidity that makes them a perennial favourite for promotion from the fourth tier.

Match Overview

The home side wasted little time imposing themselves. Inside the opening 15 minutes, Nacional’s pressing game forced a defensive error, allowing their midfield to feed a quick through ball that was finished with composure past the Monte Roraima goalkeeper. That early breakthrough settled any early nerves and set the tone for a dominant first half.

Monte Roraima, representing the northern state of Roraima, struggled to find rhythm against a well‑drilled Nacional side that moved the ball quickly through the lines. The visitors’ best chance came midway through the first period when a counter‑attack earned them a corner, but Nacional’s defence cleared the danger.

Key Moments

• 14’ – 1–0: Nacional’s striker latched onto a pass from midfield, turned his marker and slotted home from the edge of the area.
• 33’ – 2–0: A long‑range effort from outside the box took a slight deflection, wrong‑footing the Monte Roraima keeper and doubling the lead.
• 58’ – 3–0: A well‑worked set‑piece saw Nacional’s centre‑back rise highest to head in from a corner, effectively putting the game beyond reach.
• 76’ – 3–1: Monte Roraima pulled one back through a scrappy goal after a goalmouth scramble, but it proved too little, too late.

Tactical Story

Nacional(AM) set up in a fluid 4‑3‑3, looking to exploit width from their full‑backs and the creativity of a central attacking midfielder. Monte Roraima attempted to sit deep and counter, but the home side’s quick transitions and second‑ball recovery made it difficult for the visitors to sustain pressure. The midfield battle was dominated by Nacional, whose higher stamina and technical quality allowed them to recycle possession quickly.

Standout Players

• Nacional’s No. 10: The playmaker orchestrated the tempo, completing over 85% of his passes and providing the assist for the opening goal.
• Nacional’s centre‑back (goal scorer): His aerial presence was decisive, and he marshalled the back line with authority.
• Monte Roraima’s winger: Despite the defeat, his pace on the break caused occasional problems and he was involved in the consolation goal.

Table and Season Impact

With this win, Nacional(AM) took an early three points in Group A1 and moved to the top of the standings pending other results. For Monte Roraima, the defeat marked a tough start to their Série D campaign, but the narrow second‑half response showed resilience that will be needed in the matches ahead. The result reaffirms Nacional’s status as one of the stronger teams in the northern zone of Série D, a competition where home form often dictates promotion hopes.

Fans at the Colina will hope this performance is a sign of things to come as Nacional push for a return to the third division.