BOV Premier League | Hibernians 2 – St. Andrews 1

Rodolfo Saores scored a late goal that earned Hibernians  a 2-1 win over St. Andrews.

Bjorn Kristensen (Hibernians) in action during the BOV Premier League match between Hibernians and St. Andrews. Photo: Dominic Borg
Bjorn Kristensen (Hibernians) in action during the BOV Premier League match between Hibernians and St. Andrews. Photo: Dominic Borg

St. Andrews went ahead on the 27th minute. Emny Pena Beltre went on the right flank and set a cross towards Ivan Paz who finished past Andrew Hogg.

The Paolites recovered well and managed to equalise in the additional time prior to half time. Following a free kick, Bjorn Kristensen served Jurgen Degabriele and the latter's effort ended inside the net past Jake Galea.

Danilo Doncic’s side nearly regained the lead on the 54th minute. Ziga Kastrevec sent a strong shot that hit the post.

Two minutes later, Jackson Lima of Hibernians saw his effort from distance hitting the post.

However, when everyone thought that the game will end in a draw, Mark Miller’s side managed to score the winning goal. Gilmar’s cross found Soares who sent a header past Galea.

St. Andrews starting line-up: Jake Galea, Enmy Manuel Pena Beltre, Bong Won Che, Michael Johnson, Karlo Kesinovic, Dale Camilleri, Felix Udoh Okon , Nenad Belacevic, Ziga Kastrevec, Ivan Edgardo Paz, Aidan Friggieri.

Hibernians starting line-up: Andrew Hogg, Rodolfo Soares, Dejan Boljevic, Jackson de Lima Siqueira, Timothy Tabone Desira, Clayton Failla, Bjorn Kristensen, Jorge da Silva Pereira, Jurgen Degabriele, Momodou Salieu Jallow, Andrei Agius.

Referee: Glen Tonna
Assistant Referees: Alan Camilleri, Ryan Aquilina
Fourth Official: Mario Apap
BOV Player of the Match: Ivan Edgardo Paz (St. Andrews)