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Sofascore Team of the Week – Portugal Primeira Liga, Round 6

SofaScore brings you Team of the Week for the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

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League leaders Porto drew with Moreirense (2-2) in 6th round of Primeira Liga. Iuri Medeiros and Andre Fontes were the scorers for Moreirense, while Maicon and J. Corona socored for Porto. Jesus Corona and Maicon also found their spot in SofaScore Team of the Week. Although his team conceded two goals, Maicon was dominant in the back. He won 6 out of 7 duels, had 6 clearances and didn’t make a single foul. Meanwhile, he also gave his team the lead with his gial in 18th minute.

Jesus Corona also gave his team the lead at the time (1-2), and had 2 key passes. He was an overall presence on the field, also doing the defensive responsibilities along with attacking work.

Benfica hosted Pacos de Ferreira and easily won the match (3-0). Jonas scored a brace, while Goncalo Guedes rounded up the scoreline for Benfica. Jonas was the best rated player in the 6th round, with 9.1 SofaScore rating. Except for scoring two goals, he also had four key passes and created one big chance for his teammates. Another superb performance for Benfica’s forward, who has been in great form the whole season.

Goncalo Guides also had a grat game for Benfica. He scored a goal and had two assists, while showing a great understanding with his teammate Jonas. Nico Gaitan and Jardel are also on SofaScore team of the Week. Gaitan was very active throughout the game and showed great vision to make an assist for Giudes, earning himself 8.0 rating. Jardel had a very good game along side his center-back partner Luisao, with three clearances, three interceptions and winning great number of duels with opposite attacking line, which earned him 7.7 rating. Four of Benfica’s player found their spot in Team of the Week, which describes their dominant performance against Pacos de Ferreira.

Stadium Estadio do Bessa XXI hosted the match between Boavista and Sporting CP, as the game ended wit the 0-0 scoreline. Paulo Oliveira of Sporting CP was our pick for the Team of the Week. Defender really controlled Spoting’s defensive line, which earned him 7.6 SofaScore rating.

Arouca and Belenenses earned one point each in 0-0 draw. Hugo Basto and Nuno Valente scored for the home side, while Andre Sousa and Luis Leal scored for the visitors. Meanwhile, Nuno Coelho’s performance earned him a spot in the Team of the Week. Arouca’s midfielder controlled the midfield and stopped many opposition’s attacks. He lost just one duel the whole game, rounding his great performance.

Vitoria SC welcomed Braga on Dom Afonso Henriques stadium, with visitors coming out with all three points. Rafa Silva was the scorer of the only goal of the game. Braga’s Mauro found his place in Team of the Week, along side with his teammate, Braga’s goalkeeper Stanislav Kritciuk. Kritciuk had four saves and two successful run outs, earning 7.8 rating. Meanwhile, Mauro was also given the 7.8 rating for his great midfield performance.