Domestic Leagues
Sporting CP is having a tough time getting the points to keep the traditional ‘big three’ in the Primeira Liga title race.
PRIMIERA LIGA – Round 7.
Sept. 16.
Portimonense 1-0 Chaves
Sept. 17.
Gil Vicente 2-2 Rio Ave
Santa Clara 1-1 Pacos de Ferreira
Estoril 1-1 Porto
Boavista 2-1 Sporting CP
Sept. 18.
Arouca 2-2 Vitoria de Guimaraes
Benfica 5-0 Maritimo
Casa Pia 1-0 Famalicao
Braga 2-0 Vizela
PORTO dropped points: Estoril 1-1 Porto
SPORTING CP dropped points: Boavista 2-1 Sporting CP
BENFICA were convincing 5-0 winners against Maritimo to take advantage of the results around them.
BRAGA used a 2-0 win against Vizela to keep up pace with Benfica.
LEAGUE STANDINGS
1| Benfica -21 points
2| Braga – 19 points
3| Porto – 16 points
4| Portimonense – 15 points
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8| Sporting CP – 10 points