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Portugal round-up: Boavista lead the way

Friday, February 1, 2002

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Boavista FC have leapfrogged Sporting Clube de Portugal at the top of Portugal's first division.

Boavista FC have leapfrogged Sporting Clube de Portugal at the top of the Portuguese first division after a 2-0 win over lowly FC Alverca.

Silva saves the day
The champions had to wait 65 minutes for a goal from Silva. The 26-year-old Brazilian striker’s effort put his side on the way to a vital three points. Alexandre Goulart then added a second in the dying stages to seal the victory.

Alverca in trouble
Boavista are now two points clear of Sporting, although their rivals from Lisbon have got a game in hand. Alverca remain in trouble at the wrong end of the table, in 15th place out of 18 clubs.

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