BOV Premier League | Hamrun Spartans 1 – Hibernians 1

Jake Grech’s late goal rescued a point for Hibernians as they were held in a 1-1 draw by Hamrun Spartans.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

The Spartans forged ahead on the 35th minute. Triston Caruna’s delivery from a free-kick went into the path of Kevin Tulimieri who slotted the ball home.

Hibs equalised three minutes into the additional time. Fonseca served Grech and the latter finished inside the net from close range.

Following this result, Valletta can now climb at the top of the table together with Hibernians if they beat Pieta` tomorrow.

Hamrun Spartans starting line-up: Manuel Bartolo, Enrico Pepe, Triston Caruana, Carlos Henneberg, Wilfried Domoraud, Andre Scicluna, Marco Criaco, Karl Micallef, Orestis Nikolopoulos, Caetano Calil, Kevin Tulimieri

Hibernians starting line-up: Marko Jovicic, Dunstan Vella, Nemanja Radojevic, Marcio Barbosa da Silveira, Josaeph Mbong, Jake Grech, Marcelo Dias, Bjorn Kristensen, Taylon Nicolas Correa Marcolino, Andrei Agius, Tiago Adan Fonseca

Referee: Emanuel Grech
Assistant Referees: Edward Spiteri, Roberto Vella
Fourth Official: Ishmael Barbara

BOV Player of the Match: Kevin Tulimieri (Hamrun)