Pisani double secures victory for Hibernians over Marsaxlokk

Hibernians were the dominant side throughout the entire match as they secured the victory that would keep them in touch with league leaders Valletta.

Hibernians did not waste anytime as they scored the first goal of the match on the 17^th minute. Andrew Cohen's shot was partially saved by goalkeeper Christian Cassar to have Steve Pisani score from the following rebound.

On the 42^nd minute, Hibernians scored their second goal when Steve Pisani was again at the right place at the right time when he scored after Cassar failed to stop a shot by Triston Caruana.

Clayton Failla went close to scoring Hibernians third goal of the match on the 68^th minute when his powerful shot hit the crossbar.

With this victory, Hibernians remain three points behind Valletta on the BOV Premier League standings.

Steve Pisani was voted BOV Player of the Match.

MARSAXLOKK FC Christian Cassar, Kevin Polidano, Patrick Borg, Jonathan Xerri (57' Stefan Cutajar), Sacha Borg, Carlo Mamo, Modesto Valeriani, Malcolm Licari, Gary Caruana, Jean Paul Farrugia (86' Jean Claude Vella), Darrell Grech.
Subs not used: Reuben Gauci.
Coach: Anton Cremona

HIBERNIANS Mario Muscat, Edward Herrera (93'Ayrton Azzopardi), Aaron Xuereb, Rodolfo Soares, Bjorn Kristensen, Dylan Sammut, Clayton Failla, Triston Caruana, Andrew Cohen, Steve Pisani, Johann Bezzina (82' Scott Chircop).
Subs not used: Luke Bonnici, Brandon Gatt, Karl Conti, Brandon Muscat, Peter Anizoba.
Coach: Mark Miller
Assistant Coach: Richard Mercieca

Referee: Andre Arciola
Assistant referees: Mariano Debono, Roberto Vella
Fourth official: Adrian Azzopardi
Yellow Cards: Valeriani
Scorers: 17' Steve Pisani, 42' Steve Pisani