Porto on brink of title

ByReuters

Published 13/05/2007 at 21:22 GMT

Champions Porto can retain the title if they beat relegation-threatened Desportivo Aves in the last round of the Portuguese Premier League after a 1-1 away draw with Pacos Ferreira.

FOOTBALL 2006/7 Portugese Liga Porto Adriano

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Porto top the standings with 66 points after 29 matches, one ahead of Sporting who beat Academica 2-0 away.

Benfica, who defeated relegated Vitoria Setubal 1-0 away, are one point behind Sporting and battling for second place which provides an automatic spot in the Champions League.

Pacos Ferreira went ahead with a free kick by midfielder Antunes from an acute angle after 21 minutes. Brazilian striker Adriano grabbed the draw for Porto in a goalmouth scramble after 76 minutes.

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