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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 

Estoril 1 - 2 Benfica

SL Benfica took full advantage of a slip from Sporting Clube de Portugal to move three points clear in the SuperLiga, at least until Monday night, after a dramatic 2-1 victory at nine-man GD Estoril-Praia today.



Sousa strike
The home side went ahead on eleven minutes when Paulo Sousa's cross flew straight into the corner of the net, eluding Benfica goalkeeper José Moreira, who had retained his place ahead of Quim. However, 13 minutes later home right-back Rui Duarte was sent off for a second caution, and his team did well to hold out until half-time.

Mantorras winner
But Jorge Baptista's goal was finally breached in the 75th minute when Luisão headed in a Simão Sabrosa free-kick and Estoril were reduced to nine men when substitute João Paulo was dismissed for dissent. Eight minutes from time Benfica struck their winner, Pedro Mantorras turning in Simão's header from a João Pereira corner.

Source: Uefa.com

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