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Sporting Lisbon drops first points in draw at Moreirense

Published Sep. 23, 2017 11:33 p.m. ET

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Sporting Lisbon dropped its first points of the Portuguese league after drawing at Moreirense 1-1 on Saturday.

The result left FC Porto alone atop the standings after seven rounds.

Rafael Costa put Moreirense ahead near the end of the first half, and Sporting managed only a draw thanks to Mohamed Aberhoune's own goal.

Defending champion Benfica took advantage of Sporting's slip after beating Pacos Ferreira 2-0.

Franco Cervi and Jonas scored in each half for Benfica.

On Friday, Porto routed Portimonense 5-2 at home for its seventh win in as many rounds.

Porto leads Sporting by two points, with Benfica in third at five points adrift.

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