He reached the top and… he is waiting for a gift from Portimonense Benfica, who prevailed 3-0 against Famalikao at home and overtook Sporting Lisbon at the top of the Primeira Liga standings – having a game in hand.
Cabral put the Eagles ahead in the 31st minute, with Rafa Silva (85′) and Moussa (89′) shaping the final score in the final minutes.
The not Portostrained but returned to positive results, winning 1-0 at home tailgating, Chaves.
The match was decided by a goal from Joao Mario in the 58th minute, with the visitors having a crossbar in the 81st minute and a big missed opportunity in stoppage time but not managing to do the damage to the “dragons”.
The schedule for matchday 15 in the Primeira Liga:
Saturday (23/12)
Guimaraes – Rio Ave 1-0
(63′ Thiago Silva)
Vijella – Moreirense 0-0
Thursday (28/12)
Estrella Amadora – Aruka 1-4
(11′ Gaspar – 47′ Muchica, 77′ Salgueiro, 80′ Rubio, 90+1′ Buccia)
Friday (29/12)
Benfica – Famalikao 3-0
(31′ Cabral, 85′ Rafa Silva, 89′ Moussa)
Porto – Chaves 1-0
(58′ Joao Mario)
Saturday (12/30)
Gilles Vitente – Boavista (17:30)
Estoril – Firenze (17:30)
Casa Pia-Braga (20:00)
Portimonense-Sporting Lisbon (22:30)
The schedule for the next (16th) matchday:
Friday (05/01)
Sporting Lisbon – Estoril (20:45)
Boavista-Porto (22:45)
Saturday (06/01)
Estrella da Amadora – Vijela (17:30)
Firenze – Gilles Vitente (17:30)
Aruka – Benfica (20:00)
Braga – Guimaraes (22:30)
Sunday (07/01)
Rio Ave – Portimonense (20:00)
Famalikao – Chaves (22:30)
Monday (08/01)
Moreirense – Casa Pia (22:15)
Source: Sport Fm
I am currently a news writer for News Bulletin247 where I mostly cover sports news. I have always been interested in writing and it is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.