Portuguese League Roundup, Apr. 25
FC Braga beat Naval 4-0 on Sunday to prevent Benfica from clinching
the Portuguese league title.
Luis Aguiar scored either side of the break, while goals from
Matheus and Paulao helped keep Braga's slim chances alive.
With two rounds remaining, Benfica has 73 points, six more
than Braga, and a superior goal difference.
FC Porto, which has won the league the past four years, is
third with 62 points. Sporting Lisbon is fourth with 45 following a
1-1 draw against Leiria.
Liedson put Sporting ahead in the 16th minute, but Cassio
equalized in the 49th.
Also on Sunday, Academica ensured its place in topflight
football with a 3-1 win at Leixoes, which is four points from
safety. Nacional and Pacos de Ferreira drew 1-1.
Belenenses must beat Guimaraes on Monday to have any chance
of avoiding relegation.