Benfica stumble near finish line

Benfica had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Estoril tonight as the Portuguese Liga leaders missed the chance to move four points clear at the top. Jefferson put the visitors ahead after 59 minutes but their lead lasted just nine minutes before Maxi Pereira levelled things up again. However, Benfica's hopes of adding to their tally were hit by the dismissal of Carlos Martins 12 minutes from time. The result leaves Benfica just two points above Porto with two matches remaining, while Estoril are now within a point of the top five and European placings. Source: fifa.com