A goal from Brazilian striker Liedson gave nine-man Sporting a 1-0 win at Naval which lifted them to third spot in the Portuguese Premier League on Saturday.

American goalkeeper Brad Friedel equaled the Premier League's consecutive appearance record Saturday, making another stellar performance for Aston Villa and frustrating defending champion Manchester United in a 0-0 draw. Friedel, who joined Villa from Blackburn in the offseason, made his 166th straight appearance to tie David James' record.