Hibernians and Valletta continue winning

In the first match of the day, Hibernians defeated Rabat Ajax 3-0.

It was a surprise result as Rabat practically controlled the match from the start.

Hibernians managed to turn things around when they scored the first goal on the 33rd minute. Off a Andre Cohen freekick, Zoran Levnajc headed the ball in past goalkeeper Sean Mintoff.

Hibernians immediately doubled their lead just two minutes later thanks to a header by Adrian Pulis.

In added time, Hibernians were awarded a penalty whe Dylan Falzon brought Ryan Camilleri down inside the area. Jackson Di Lima Siqueira made no mistake from the penalty spot to make the score 3-0.

Jackson De Lima Siqueira was voted BOV Player of the Match

In the second match Valletta left it late to defeat Melita 5-1.

Valletta took the lead on the 15th minute when off a cross by Ryan Fenech, Denni Rocha dos Santos effort hit the woodwork to have Gabrial da Silva score with a header from the resulting rebound.

Melita managed to score the equaliser on the 17th minute thanks to a penalty. Ian Azzopardi brought Julian Galea down inside the area to have the referee point to the penalty spot. Jovan Vukanic made no mistake from the penalty spot to make it 1-1.

Valletta had to wait till the 65th minute until they regained the lead. Off a corner by Joao Gabrial da Silva, Michael Mifsud managed to beat goalkeeper Matthew Sapiano with his low shot.

On the 68th minute, Valletta were awarded a penalty when Gabrial da Silva touched the ball with his hand to have the referee send the latter off. From the penalty spot, Michael Mifsud made it 3-1.

Valletta made it 4-1 on the 75th minute when Denni Rocha dos Santos’ shot was deflected  by defender Ivan Tufegdzic past goalkeeper Matthew Sapiano for a own goal.

The final goal for Valletta arrived on the 89th minute when off a pass by Denni Rocha dos Santos, Joao Gabriel da Silva tapped the ball in from close range to make it 5-1 for Valletta.

Michael Mifsud was voted BOV Player of the Match.