Braga remain on the heels of Benfica after win

Braga continue to remain on Benfica's heels after a come from behind victory over Uniao de Leiria. Leiria opened the scoring at the 11th minute mark, when Cassio headed a cross just out of the reach of Eduardo but Braga replied before at the 31st minute when Meyong got to a loose ball in the goalie crease and the game was tied at 1-1. The deadlock lasted a whole three minutes as Braga found the back of the net again when a mistake by the Leiria backend landed on Renteria's feet and he had an empty net at his disposal, he did not miss the chance, 2-1 Braga at the half and the final score of this encounter.

In other action, FC Porto remained five points behind Braga after defeating Rio Ave on a second half goal by Ernesto Farias at the 65th minute mark, that was all Porto needed in the 1-0 victory