Academica climbed up to sixth place in the Portuguese Liga ZON Sagres after a 2-0 win away at Olhanense tonight.

Adrien Silva opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 39 minutes, while Olhanense's task became all the harder when Edson Mexer was sent off after picking up a second caution just before the break.

Silva stretched Academica's lead with his second of the night after 51 minutes as his side moved one place and two points ahead of Olhanense in the standings.