Coaches clash after Porto draw edges Benfica towards title


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 29 Apr 2015

Benfica's Jonas Oliveira (R) is tackled by Porto's Ricardo Quaresma during their Portuguese premier league soccer match at Luz stadium in Lisbon April 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante

LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica edged closer to successfully retaining their Portuguese league title on Sunday after a cagey goalless draw in the top of the table clash with arch rivals Porto ended in an angry exchange between the coaches.

Tempers flared after the final whistle when Porto coach Julen Lopetegui crossed paths with his Benfica counterpart Jorge Jesus, who had to be pulled away by his staff after the pair began arguing.

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