Maritimo climbed up to sixth in the Liga standings after beating Academica 3-2 away from home for their third win on the trot on Monday.

Danilo Dias and Artur put Maritimo in control with goals in the opening 24 minutes but relegation-battling Academica halved their lead on the stroke of half-time through Edinho.

However, Maritimo restored their two-goal advantage four minutes after the restart start thanks to Leocisio Sami and, although Academica pulled another goal back in stoppage time through Wilson Eduardo, the visitors held on for the points.