Portugal round-up: Jardel scores two more

Mario Jardel scored another two goals as Sporting Clube de Portugal extended their lead at the top of the Portuguese first division.

Golden Shoe hope
The prolific Brazilian, on course to claim the European Golden Shoe as the continent's top scorer, scored twice as Sporting won 3-1 at Varzim SC. Jardel's goals were scored in the 30th and 65th minutes, with the second coming from the penalty spot five minutes after a goal for his strike partner João Pinto. Gilmar earned Varzim a consolation in the 67th minute, but there was still time for them to lose Vidigal to a red card 15 minutes from the end.

McCarthy magical
Tonight's other game saw Benni McCarthy hit two as FC Porto beat SC Guimarães 3-0 at the Das Antas. South African forward McCarthy found the net in the 12th and 21st minutes, before Deco wrapped up a convincing win with a third just before the end.