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Penalty kick in injury upsets Porto

2006-02-06 20:27:32 Xinhua English

LISBON, Feb. 6(Xinhuanet)-- Portuguese league leader Porto on Monday night was evened by a penalty kick made by Braga striker Joao Tomas only two minutes from time, who insured a 1-1 draw for his side.

After Braga's South Korean winger Kim was fouled by Porto's substitute Bruno Alves, Joao Tomas scored from the spot.

After this match, Coach Adriaanse's team is now on 45 points from 21 matchs. And they are now five points lead at the top while Sporting, Braga and Benfica are all on 40 points.

Porto's Argentine midfielder Luis"Lucho" Gonzalez tucked away a rebound on 55 minutes to put Proto ahead. South Africa striker Benni McCarthy just returned from African Nations Cup. He missed the chance to seal a win by hitting the bar. Enditem

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