BOV Premier League | Hibernians 2 – Ħamrun Spartans 1

Hibernians registered their third successive win as they overcame Ħamrun Spartans 2-1.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

The Paolites forged ahead on the first minute. Jurgen Degabriele’s shot stamped off the woodwork. Taylon Nicolas Correa Marcolino took the rebound and placed the ball inside the net.

Ħamrun equalised on the 5th minute. Triston Caruana’s cross was met by Caetano Calil who finished inside the net.

However, Hibernians scored the winning goal two minutes into the second half. Degabriele’s delivery from a free-kick was cleared in the direction of Joseph Mbong. The youngster fired a powerful shot that gave Sean Cini no chance.

Following this result, Hibs are now third in the table together with Valletta.

Hibernians starting line-up: Andrew Hogg, Dunstan Vella, Nemanja Radojevic, Joseph Mbong, Marcelo Dias, Jurgen Degabriele, Bjorn Kristensen, Isaac Ntow, Taylon Nicolas Correa Marcolino, Andrei Agius, Tiago Adan Fonseca

Ħamrun Spartans starting line-up: Sean Cini, Jorge Nicolas Pandiani, Enrico Pepe, Triston Caruana, Sebastian Nayar, Carlos Henneberg, Matthew Gauci, Karl Micallef, Orestis Nikolopoulos, Caetano Calil, Kevin Tulimieri

Referee: Malcolm Spiteri
Assistant Referees: Edward Spiteri, Paul Apap
Fourth Official: Matthew De Gabriele
BOV Player of the Match: Taylon Nicolas Correa Morcolino (Hibs)