Soccer-Benfica end poor run with 3-0 win over Amadora

LISBON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Benfica ended a mini-slump in the Portuguese league when they beat Estrela Amadora 3-0 on Thursday, ending a three-match run without a victory.

League leaders Porto play away at Nacional Madiera on Friday. Porto have 35 points after 13 games, while Benfica are on 28, having played an extra game.

Benfica went ahead when Paraguayan midfielder Cristian Rodriguez headed in Augustin Binya's cross from the right after 52 minutes.

Oscar Cardozo doubled the lead for the Lisbon side from the spot after 70 minutes after Brazilian David Luiz was brought down by Amadora defender Mauricio.

Substitute striker Nuno Gomes, who was unmarked, then tapped in from close range with one minute remaining after a neat cross from the right by Argentine winger Di Maria.

(Reporting by Carlos Pontes; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)