Hibernians put six past Mqabba

Hibernians started the match on the attack going close on a number of occasions.

Hibernians finally took the lead on the 16^th minute when Marcelo Dias scored from close range.

Mqabba were back into the match on the 20^th minute. Off a Claudio Calleja corner, Bojan Mamic headed the ball in past goalkeeper Mario Muscat.

Hibernians did not wait long to regain the lead as on the 29^th minute off a corner by Claudio Calleja, the ball was deflected in the net by a Mqabba defender for a own goal.

On the 30^th minute, Mqabba went close when Thiago Mazzitelli's freekick was partially saved by goalkeeper Mario Muscat to have David Azzopardi pick up the rebound. But  Azzopardi's his effort on goal was cleared to safety by the Hibernians goalkeeper.

Hibernians extended their lead on the 37^th minute. Edison Luis dos Santos served Edward Herrera who then headed the ball in past goalkeeper Franklin Azzopardi.

Hibernians were awarded a penalty on the 43^rd minute. Branislav Timotic brought Edison Luis dos Santos down inside the area to have the referee point to the penalty spot. Dos Santos made no mistake from the penalty spot to make it 4-1.

In the final seconds of the first half, Hibernians practically put the match out of reach for Mqabba. Edison Luis dos Santos served Marcelo Dias who then released a powerful shot to leave no chance for goalkeeper Franklin Azzopardi.

On the 48^th minute, Hibernians scored the final goal of the match to make it 6-1. Andrew Cohen's freekick was intercepted by Peter Anizoba who then served Edward Herrera having the latter find the back of the net with his shot.

Marcelo Dias was voted BOV Player of the Match.

MQABBA Franklin Azzopardi, Clayton Micallef, Pierre Grima (52′ Rene Duca) Ryan Sammut, Branislav Timotic, Marko Potezica, David Azzopardi, Claudio Calleja, Bojan Mamic, Thiago dos Santos Mazzitelli (79′ John Nwoba), Marlon Briffa (67′ John Paul Muscat).
Subs not used: Brandon Debono, Mark Fenech, Ryan Schembri, Omar Farrugia.
Coach: Clive Mizzi
Assistant Coach: Renzo Kerr Cumbo

HIBERNIANS Mario Muscat, Jonathan Pearson (46′ Peter Anizoba Chizoba), Aaron Xuereb, Rodolfo Soares, Jason Vandelannoite, Bjorn Kristensen, Andrew Cohen, Edward Herrera (69′ Steve Pisani), Marcelo Dias, Clayton Failla (78′ Ryan Camilleri), Edison Luis dos Santos.
Subs not used: Nicholas Grima, Adrian Pulis, Ayrton Azzopardi, Johann Bezzina.
Coach: Mark Miller
Assistant Coach: Richard Mercieca

Referee: Alan Mario Sant
Assistant Referees: Alan Camilleri, Alex Grech
Fourth Official: Kevin Azzopardi
Yellow Cards: Soares, Timotic
Scorers: 16' Marcelo Dias (H); Bojan Mamic (M); 29' own goal Pierre Grima (H); 37' Edward Herrera (H); 43' Edison Luis dos Santos (pen), 45' Marcelo Dias (H); 48′ Edward Herrera (H)