Benfica “woke up” in the second half, four points behind Braga

Benfica “cleaned up” in the second half 2-0 at the home of Gil Vicente for the 30th game of the Primeira Liga and temporarily maintained +6 from the second Braga at the top of the standings, waiting to see what Porto will do in the local derby with Boavista in “Dragão” to see if their gap will be reduced to four points again, with the home side missing any target.

The “eagles” did not manage to find the way to the net in the first half, but in the replay they took the three points with Ciquinho in the 73′ and Grimaldo’s penalty in the 82′.

Braga swept Portimonense 4-1 at “Municipal” and temporarily found themselves at -6 from the top in second place against the indifferent visitors.

The goals for the “Arsenalists” were scored by Abel Ruiz in the 2nd minute, Medeiros in the 32nd minute, Niacate in the 38th minute and Ricardo Horta in the 67th minute.

Guimaraes got past Maritimo 2-1 and dropped to -4 from the top five after Aruca lost at Rio Ave, leaving the hosts in a relegation position.

Chaves beat Casa Pia 1-0 at home and dropped to -8 of the privileged positions, leaving the guests at -9.

Pasos Ferreira made a surprise and took a breather” with 2-1 at the home of the rather indifferent Vizela.