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Benfica move three points ahead of Braga

March 7/10

Benfica have moved three points clear of Braga atop the Portuguese League after a win at home over Pacos Ferreira. Benfica got two goals three minutes apart in the first half half when Amorim headed the ball in at the 14th minute and then Javier Saviola cut in and out around the Pacos defender before kicking the ball into the left corner to move Benfica up 2-0. Pacos' William cut the lead in half just before the end of the first half when he converted a deep cross and headed the ball past Quim. Benfica regained their two goal lead at the 59th minute mark when Cardozo scored his league leading 18th goal of the season as his shot deflected of a Pacos defender and into the net. Benfica win 3-1 over Pacos.

In other Action, Sporting hammered Belenenses 4-0 with all goals coming from Liedson who now had ten goals in the Portuguese League. Maritimo and Academica played to a scoreless draw.

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