Injury-time goal puts Benfica in Portuguese league lead

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LISBON, Portugal (AP) Benfica regained the Portuguese league lead by defeating Estoril 2-1 with an injury-time goal by Eduardo Salvio on Saturday.

The victory moved the four-time defending champions one point in front of Porto, which hosts Setubal on Monday.

Rafa Silva put Benfica ahead in the 10th minute and Rafik Halliche equalized for the hosts in the 63rd. Salvio netted the winner with a header two minutes into stoppage time.

Porto scored late to earn a 1-0 win at Benfica in the previous round.