Benfica beat Boavista by three goals to nil on Saturday night, while FC Porto and Sporting both won last night. FC Porto remain six points behind Benfica after beating Paços de Ferreira 5-0, while Sporting had to come from behind to win 3-1 at Arouca.


In the Second Division, Portimonense were held to 2 -2 draw by Maritimo B to stay seventh, while Olhanense, whose players are threatening strike action, settled for a goalless draw against Feirense. Farense meanwhile lost 5-0 at home to União de Madeira.