Football results: Académico de Viseu rises in Portugal as Porto secures victory

Various football results and updates across Portugal, Brazil, and Mexico have been reported.

In Portugal's Primeira Liga, Académico de Viseu secured their fourth consecutive victory with a 2-1 win over Estoril Praia, moving them up to fifth place. Meanwhile, Porto maintained their lead in the league following a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Marítimo, though Mexican striker Santiago Giménez remained on the bench. Sporting CP also secured a dominant 7-0 win over Leões de Porto Salvo to take the top spot.

In Brazil, the Série C competition enters its final decisive round. Santa Cruz has already secured promotion and is now aiming for the final, while teams like Maringá, Floresta, Ferroviária, and others compete for the remaining spots. In the Copa Paraná, Paraná Clube maintained its lead with a 1-1 draw against Foz do Iguaçu.

In Venezuela, Portuguesa FC played to a 0-0 draw against Deportivo La Guaira, keeping them within the top eight positions for the Clausura tournament.