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Primeira Liga Wrap: Sporting up to second

Leonardo Jardim's side leapfrogged Porto and moved within two points of leaders Benfica, but they were nearly made to rue their profligacy.

Sporting completely dominated the first half, setting the tone from the beginning as Andre Martins had a shot deflected wide before Mauricio missed the target with a header.

Carlos Mane scored the game's only goal in the 15th minute as the 19-year-old netted for the third time in six matches.

Sporting's Peruvian Andre Carrillo nearly sealed the result with a spectacular strike, but he was denied by the post.

Saturday's other match saw Belenenses play out a goalless draw against Academica.