Porto end Marítimo run
Saturday, September 15, 2007
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Something had to give as FC Porto met CS Marítimo on Saturday, and in the end it was the islanders' perfect record as the champions moved clear in the Liga.
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FC Porto prepared for their UEFA Champions League opener against Liverpool FC with a 1-0 home win against CS Marítimo on Saturday night, Lisandro López heading the only goal in the 56th minute.
Perfect starts
Both teams went into the match with 100 per cent records in the Liga, meaning something had to give at the Estádio do Dragão. In the end it was the islanders’ winning run as the Argentinian headed in Marek Čech’s perfect cross. Porto have 12 points from four matches, while Marítimo are could relinquish second spot tomorrow when Sporting Clube de Portugal – who welcome Manchester United FC on Wednesday – travel to CF Estrela da Amadora. SL Benfica are also in action on Sunday as they host A. Naval 1° Maio.
