Rabiola earns Academica de Coimbra draw against Estoril Praia

Estoril Praia's run without a win in the Primeira Liga was extended to four matches as Rabiola earned Academica de Coimbra a point in their clash this evening.

The visitors had claimed a 2-1 victory on their last trip to the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota last season and were looking for a similar performance to ease their relegation worries.

However, Estoril took the lead in the 34th minute when Leo Bonatini found the net with a low strike past Pedro Trigueira.

In the second half, Academica upped the ante to get back into the game, but the home side proved to be resolute at the back.

The visitors drew level in the 71st minute when Goncalo Paciencia put a through-ball behind the Estoril backline for Rabiola and the forward slotted the ball under Pawel Kieszek.

Estoril pressed to regain the lead late in the game, but the visitors held out to earn a draw.

The result leaves the home side in sixth place, while Academica move out of the bottom three into 16th.