Monday, December 19, 2011

Looking Back at Week 13 in the Portuguese League


Week 13 saw the see saw battle between Benfica and FC Porto continue as Benfica took the league lead by three points after a 5-1 win Friday over Rio Ave. FC Porto then matched the Eagles with a 2-0 victory over Maritimo as both clubs remain tied for the top spot in Portugal.

Sporting slipped six points back after drawing on the road to Academica 1-1. Braga closed the gap on third place to two points with their 4-3 shoot out win over Olhanense.

Beira Mar jumped into seventh place in the league after their 3-0 victory over last place Pacos Ferreira. Feirense moved three points cleart of relegation with a 2-1 win over Uniao de Leiria and Nacional and Setubal battled to a 1-1 draw.

Road Team of the Week: Beira Mar

Home Team of the Week: Benfica

Player of the Week: Nolito (Benfica)

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