Hulk gives Porto 1-0 win over Beira Mar

LISBON, Portugal (AP): FC Porto beat Beira Mar 1-0 to maintain its eight-point lead over Benfica in the Portuguese league on Saturday.

Hulk earned the win from the penalty spot in the 34th minute after Andre Marques fouled the Brazilian striker in the area. Also, second-place Benfica beat Nacional 4-2 to extend its winning streak to seven games.

Nicolas Gaitan scored Benfica's eighth-minute opener. Sidnei headed in a free kick by Pablo Aimar for Benfica's second in the 20th, and Oscar Cardozo made it three in the 51st when he slipped a shot between the legs of Nacional goalkeeper Bracali.

Luis Alberto and substitute Rene Mihelic scored to reduce the deficit for Nacional before Franco Jara capped Benfica's win with two minutes to play.