Hibernians register important victory against Sliema

Hibernians took the lead after just 18 minutes of play. Off a corner by Clayton Failla, Edison Luis dos Santos was in the perfect position to head the ball in past goalkeeper Henry Bonello.

On the 30^th minute, Hibernians doubled their lead after Edison Luis dos Santos scored his second of the night thanks to a perfect cross from Edward Herrera.

Sliema managed to reduce the score on the 85^th minute. A freekick by Daniel Miotev was not cleared to safety by the Hibernians defence to have Cleavon Frendo take advantage and beat goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his shot.

Edison Luis dos Santos was voted BOV Player of the Match.

HIBERNIANS Mario Muscat, Jonathan Pearson, Rodolfo Soares, Jason Vandelannoite, Bjorn Kristensen, Andrew Cohen (92′ Ryan Camilleri), Clayton Failla, Jackson Lima Siqueira, Edward Herrera (70′ Peter Anizoba), Aaron Xuereb, Edison Luis dos Santos (84′ Marcelo Dias).
Subs not used: Nicholas Grima, Steve Pisani, Adrian Pulis, Johann Bezzina.
Coach: Mark Miller
Asst. Coach: Richard Mercieca

SLIEMA WANTERERS Henry Bonello, Alex Muscat (55′ Clifford Gatt Baldacchino), Nikola Bogdanovic (62′ Anicet Eyenga), Josef Mifsud, Ryan Grech, Danial Mitev, Steve Bezzina (33′ Cleavon Frendo), Ryan Fenech, Rumen Galabov, Emiliano Lattes, Beppe Muscat.
Subs not used: Anthony Curmi, Andrew Caligari, Ryan Dalli, Jeremiah Ani.
Coach: Danilo Doncic
Asst. Coach: Saviour Debono Grech

Referee: Fyodor Zammit
Assistant Referees: Ingmar Spiteri, Sammy Attard
Fourth Official: Marco Borg
Yellow Cards: Kristensen, Anizoba, Dias
Scorers: 18′ Edison Luis dos Santos (H); 30′ Edison Luis dos Santos (H); 85′ Cleavon Frendo (S)