Benfica fights back for 3-2 win over Moreirense

Benfica fights back for 3-2 win over Moreirense

Published Aug. 29, 2015 6:59 p.m. ET

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Benfica fought back to beat Moreirense 3-2 at home on Saturday, while FC Porto earned a 2-0 win over Estoril in the Portuguese league.

Moreirense went ahead through Rafael Martins's 29th-minute goal.

Benfica didn't respond until new signing Raul Jimenez equalized as a substitute in the 75th. Andreas Samaris gave Benfica the lead a minute later, but Ramon Cardozo made it 2-2 in the 84th.

Jonas then scored two minutes later to cap the comeback.

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Porto got goals from Vincent Aboubakar in the sixth and Maicon in the 62nd.

Porto has seven points, and defending champion Benfica has six, after three matches.

Rio Ave also drew 2-2 at Setubal, with Vilas Boas securing the point for the visitors in the 90th.

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