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Round-up: Benfica beaten

Eurosport
ByEurosport

Updated 15/08/2010 at 22:27 GMT

Portuguese SuperLiga champions Benfica's title defence started in the worst possible fashion when Academica scored a last-minute goal to beat them 2-1 at the Estadio da Luz.

FOOTBALL, Ramalho Academica, August 15 2010

Image credit: Reuters

Striker Miguel Fidalgo put Academica ahead by heading in on 25 minutes after beating defender Sidnei to a Diego Valente free kick.
Benfica levelled in the 62nd minute with a tap in by Argentine forward Franco Jara from a cross by left back Fabio Coentrao.
The champions pushed forward for a second goal, but Academica bagged the winner in the last minute of injury time when substitute Laionel (pictured) completed a fast counter attack with a delightful long distance effort.
Last season's surprise runners-up Braga beat Portimonense 3-1 at home thanks to goals by striker Matheus, winger Paulo Cesar and midfielder Salino in the Friday game.
A late penalty converted by Brazilian forward Hulk earned Porto a 1-0 win over Naval on Saturday, while Sporting suffered a 1-0 defeat at Pacos Ferreira.
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