Lisbon, Dec 16 (IANS) Porto continues to lead the Portuguese championship thanks to their 2-1 win over Santa Clara.

The locals went ahead in the 38th minute on Saturday with a Ze Manuel header against which Porto's goalie Iker Casillas could do nothing, reports Efe.

However, at the very end of the first half, Porto achieved a draw with a goal from Brazilian striker Francisco Soares.

In the second half, Porto managed a comeback with a goal from Malian striker Moussa Marega in the 56th minute, a result that endured to the end of the match.

--IANS gau/bg