Sporting ad FC Porto struggled for 1-0 victories against Paços de Ferreira and Estoril respectively, while Benfica had a late goal to thank for sharing the points against Vitoria de Setúbal, the Liga’s most southerly based team.


In the Second Division, Portimonense continue to look good in giving the Algarve representation in the top flight of Portuguese football after beating União de Madeira 2-0 in Portimão.


Olhananse meanwhile collected their first points after the season after being held to a goalless draw by Sporting Covilhã.