Porto victorious against Academica

Defending Portuguese champions FC Porto closed on leaders Braga with a 3-2 win over Academica on Sunday.

All goals at the match between Porto and Academica were scored in the last 25 minutes. Mariano opened the scoring in minute 65, for Ernesto Farias to hit the target two minutes later, 2-0.

Miguel Pedro then pulled one back for the guests on 76 minutes, but Farias netted another five minutes later, restoring the original advantage. A late goal from Academica’s Modou Sougou set the score to 3-2.

Porto remain at three points from Sporting Braga, who may still have to share their lead after Benfica’s game with Nacional on Monday.