Hibernians continue fine form

This was Hibernians third victory in as many games while Melita suffered their second defeat .

Hibernians were quick to take the lead as eight minutes into the match Andrew Cohen beat goalkeeper Karl Zahra with his shot.

Hibernians were already showing that they were the dominant side and they doubled their lead on the 15th minute. Andrew Cohen served Jackson Lima who then went on to beat goalkeeper Karl Zahra with his attempt.

Melita's Jose Luis Armaro Negrin tried his luck on goal, but goalkeeper Mario Muscat left him no chance.

Hibernians practically sealed their victory on the 29th minute. Jackson Lima beat Karl Zahra with his shot to make the score 3-0.

Melita had to wait till the 52nd before they managed to reduce the deficit. Julian Galea managed to beat goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his shot to make the final score 3-1.

Ryan Camilleri was voted BOV Player of the Match.

HIBERNIANS: Mario Muscat, Ryan Camilleri, Jonathan Pearson (77' Zoran Levnajic), Rodolfo Soares, Marcelo Dias, Andrew Cohen, Bjorn Kristensen, Adrian Pulis, Steve Pisani (46' JohannBezzina), Anderson Mendes Ribeiro (71' John Nwoba), Jackson Lima Siqueira.
Subs not used: Daniel Balzan, Ayrton Azzopardi, Brandon Muscat, Keith Tanti.
Coach: Michael Woods
Asst. Coach: Richard Mercieca

MELITA: Karl Zahra, Karl Vella Petroni (31' Ivan Tufegdzic), Daniel Gravino, Rudi Alhinho, Andrew Caruana Scicluna (83' Michael Valenzia), Luke Micallef, Julian Galea, Luke Sammut (77' Tobias Terpougoff), Kane Micallef, Jose Luis Armaro Negrin, Jovan Vukanic.
Subs not used: Andrew Abela, Simon Galea, Nicolo Baldacchino, Marc Attard.
Coach: Martin Gregory
Asst. Coach: Carmel Busuttil

Referee: Andre Arciola
Assistant Referees: Sammy Attard, Alex Grech
Fourth Official: Malcolm Spiteri
Yellow Cards: K. Micallef, Caruana Scicluna, Tufegdzic, R. Camilleri, Cohen
Scorers: 8′ Andrew Cohen (H), 15′ Jackson Lima (H), 29′ Jackson Lima (H); 52' Julian Galea (M)