Braga win to keep pace for first

February 14/10

Braga continue to stay on Benfica's heels as the two tussle for first in the Portuguese League, Braga after a slow start got goals from Meyong and Luis Aguiar in the second half to defeat Maritimo 2-1 who's lone marker came from Djalma. Braga now trail Benfica by one point with a game in hand which will be made up next weekend when they visit the Dragao to take on third place and last seasons defending Champions Porto.

In other action, Nacional and Rio Ave battled to a 1-1 draw as Nacional's marker came from Oldoni and Rio Ave's from Wires. Academica and Olhanense also battled to a 1-1 draw, Academica's goal was scored by Tiero and Olhanense's by Djalmir. Setubal and Leiria also played to a draw in what was a high scoring game 3-3. Leiria's Cassio scored a pair with Ronny adding a single marker, while Setubal's Collin, Kazmierczak and Keita replied.