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Jun 3, 2020 at 9.15pm UK at Estadio Municipal de Famalicao
FamalicaoFamalicao
2-1
PortoPorto
Martins (48'), Goncalves (78')
Perez (4'), Martinez (39'), Centelles (63'), Defendi (89')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Corona (74')
Otavio (45+2')

Result: Porto suffer shock defeat to Famalicao on return to action

Result: Porto suffer shock defeat to Famalicao on return to action
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The home side regained the lead ahead after Jesus Corona equalised in the 74th minute.

Porto were on the wrong end of a 2-1 upset away to Famalicao as the Portuguese Primeira Liga resumed in surprising fashion on Thursday.

Sergio Conceicao's side had put together a fine run of form to overtake reigning champions Benfica before the pause in March, but tasted defeat for the first time in eight matches as the action returned behind closed doors.

After a goalless first half Famalicao were gifted the opening goals just three minutes into the second period. Goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin was culpable, seemingly rattled by the pressing of Toni Martinez when he inexplicably placed the ball at Fabio Martins' feet.

Porto levelled through Mexican winger Jesus Corona in the 74th minute and, though the scorer's name was striking for obvious reasons, the quality of his goal deserved the attention. Corona received a wonderful pass from Sergio Oliveira, controlled it expertly and slammed home left footed.

The European hopefuls reclaimed their lead inside four minutes, Pedro Goncalves collecting a one-two and advancing before his 25-yard effort beat Marchesin too easily at his near post.

Benfica, one point behind, now have the chance to reclaim top spot if they beat Tondela on Thursday.

Earlier Lucas Fernandes had the honour of scoring the first goal of the league's resumption as Portimonense defeated Gil Vicente 1-0.

Fernandes hit the target in the 49th minute to hand his relegation-threatened side three important points.

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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sporting Lisbon1210202882032
2Porto1291231151628
3Benfica1291226131328
4Braga1390422121027
5Vitoria de GuimaraesGuimaraes116141310319
6Pacos de FerreiraPacos de Ferreira125431512319
7Santa ClaraSanta Clara124261115-414
8Maritimo134271417-314
9Nacional113441113-213
10MoreirenseMoreirense12345813-513
11Gil Vicente12345912-313
12BelenensesBelenenses1226469-312
13TondelaTondela123361020-1012
14FamalicaoFamalicao122551320-711
15Rio AveRio Ave12255615-911
16PortimonensePortimonense12327914-511
17BoavistaBoavista121741220-810
18SC FarenseFarense122371218-69

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