Match Report
In the standings it was Leixões 15th on 38 points, Belenenses 16th on 35 — separated by 3. Belenenses had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.12/1.44 for Leixões and 1.21/1.74 for Belenenses (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
The match was played at Estádio do Mar (capacity 9,821). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Belenenses: K. John (71'), João Lima (90')
Key stats
Possession: Leixões 48% · Belenenses 52% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 5-4