Nacional secure UEFA Cup spot with draw at Setubal

LISBON, May 7 (Reuters) Nacional earned a place in next season's UEFA Cup when the team from the Madeira Island drew 1-1 at Vitoria Setubal in their final Portuguese Premier League game of the season.

Alexander Goulart yesterday helped secure fifth spot in the table when the Brazilian striker put Nacional in front after 69 minutes.

Setubal, in seventh position, equalised when defender Auri headed in a corner five minutes from time.

Sixth-placed Boavista drew 1-1 at home to champions Porto.

Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez put Porto in front before Boavista levelled through winger Paulo Jorge with 18 minutes left.

Porto, who clinched their 21st league title three weeks ago, could complete the double when they face holders Setubal in the Portuguese Cup final on May 14.

Second-placed Sporting, on 69 points, host Braga on Sunday as they attempt to clinch a berth in the group stage of the Champions League.

Benfica, two points behind in third, travel to Pacos Ferreira today.

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