Hibernians defeat Mosta to keep pressure on leaders Valletta

This victory for Hibernians makes it four in a row, while Mosta are now sure they will be playing in the Relegation Pool after this defeat.

Hibernians started immediately on the attack. Jackson Lima went close just two minutes into the match, but his shot went high.

On the 10^th minute, Hibernians pressure prevailed as they managed to score the opening goal. Off a cross by Edward Herrera, Andrew Cohen headed the ball in past goalkeeper Jonathan Debono.

The lead did not last to long as Mosta were back in the match when the equalized on the 24^th minute. Obinna Obiefule beat goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his shot when he received a perfect cross from Gilbert Martin.

On the 40^th minute, Hibernians managed to regain the lead. Jackson Lima Di Siqueira's powerful shot from outside the area left no chance for goalkeeper Jonathan Debono.

In the second half, both teams shared chances in front of goal, but Hibernians managed to protect their lead to remain just one point behind Valletta who have a game in hand.

Andrew Cohen was voted BOV Player of the Match.

HIBERNIANS FC Mario Muscat, Edward Herrera, Jonathan Pearson, Aaron Xuereb, Rodolfo Soares, Andrew Cohen, Bjorn Kristensen, Steve Pisani, Jackson Di Lima Siqueira, Jason Vandelannoite, Edison Luis dos Santos (74′ Marcelo Dias).
Subs not used: Nicholas Grima, Dylan Sammut, Keith Tanti, Ayrton Azzopardi, Adrian Pulis, Scott Chircop.
Coach: Mark Miller
Asst. Coach: Richard Mercieca

MOSTA FC Jonathan Debono, Kane Farrugia, Luca Martinelli, Yannick Ossok, Sheldon Grech, Alex Cinim, Jonathan Bajada, Predrag Mirceta, Gilbert Martin (72′ Terence Vella), Zakaria Kibona, Obinna Obiefule.
Subs not used: Glenn Zammit, Bryan Agius, John Paul Grima, Pio Vassallo, Damian Delia, Wayne Sciberras.
Coach: Steve D'Amato

Referee: Mario Apap
Assistant Referees: Mariano Debono, Thomas Debono
Fourth Official: Clayton Pisani
Yellow Cards: Farrugia, Kristensen, Martin, Mirceta, Pearson, Martinelli
Scorers: 10′ Andrew Cohen (H); 24′ Obinna Obiefule (M); 40' Jackson Di Lima Siqueira (H)