Soccer-Porto win again to move 10 points clear at the top

LISBON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Porto increased their lead at the top to 10 points with a 2-0 home win over Vitoria Guimaraes while second-placed rivals Benfica lost 1-0 at Belenenses in the Portuguese Premier League on Saturday.

Moroccan winger Tarik Sektioui set the champions on the way to their 11th league win in 13 matches this season by opening the scoring after 55 minutes when he tapped in a long cross from the left by midfielder Raul Meireles.

Porto, who clinched a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Besiktas on Tuesday, doubled their lead after 73 minutes.

The league's top scorer, Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez, notched his 11th of the season with a close-range shot after receiving a left cross from Slovakian defender Marek Cech.

Guimaraes, this season's surprise package, had chances to score but were denied by Brazilian goalkeeper Helton.

Belenenses's Brazilian striker Weldon grabbed the winner against Benfica with an angled shot after 71 minutes.

Porto, the only team still unbeaten, have 35 points from 13 matches ahead of Benfica and Vitoria Guimaraes (22). Braga, who won 2-0 at Pacos Ferreira on Friday, are fourth with 21 points.