Porto and Lisbon struggle in Portugal

Both FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon failed to impress in Sunday’s Liga Sagres matches. Porto lost 1-0 at Maritimo while Sporting only managed a draw at Rio Ave.

FC Porto needed a win at Maritimo in order to close on Braga and Benfica but never managed to break through the opposing defense.

Instead, the only goal of the match was in Maritimo’s favor and was in fact an own goal from Rolando in the 30th minute.

Troubled Sporting Lisbon appeared to be on their way to a good result at Rio Ave with first-half goals from Mati Fernandez and Joao Moutinho (penalty).

But Sporting failed to keep focus in the second half and allowed Joao Tomas to score in the 56th and 60th minute to lead Rio Ave to a 2-2 draw.

Jonathan Roorda

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