Hibernians defeat Qormi to win their tenth FA Trophy
Hibernians defeated Qormi 3-1 to win their tenth FA Trophy.
Hibernians were the dominant side throughout the match not leaving any space for Qormi.
Hibernians took the lead on the 53rd minute. Jean Paul Farrugia had his shot blocked by goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia, but off the rebound Edison
Luis dos Santos made no mistake when he found the back of the net with his shot.
On the 66th minute, Hibernians doubled their lead. Off a freekick by Clayton Failla, Edison Luis dos Santos beat goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia with his header.
The match turned for the worse for Qormi when on the 73rd minute, Matthew Gauvi received his second yellow card and was sent off.
In added time, Qormi managed to score a consolation goal. Daniel Balzan beat goalkeeper Daniel Balzan with his shot from the right.
Hibernians were not satisfied and scored their third goal of the evening late in added time. Bjorn Kristensen served the ball to Jackson Lima to have the latter beat Matthew Farrugia with his shot.
QORMI Matthew Farrugia, Kris Thackray, Roderick Sammut, Alfred Effiong (14′ Joseph Chetcuti), Moises Avila Perez, Luke Sciberras, Matthew Gauci, Edison Bilbao Zarate, Duncan Pisani, Jonathan Bondin, Leighton Grech (80′ Matthew Bartolo).
Subs not used: Steve Sultana, Triston Caruana, Alessio Cassar, Christian Cassar, Dylan Pirotta.
Coach: Jesmond Zerafa
Asst Coach: Joe Brincat
HIBERNIANS Daniel Balzan, Ryan Camilleri, Jonathan Pearson (64′ Adrian Pulis), Rodolfo Soares, Marcelo Dias (58′ Jackson di Lima Siqueira), Andrew Cohen, Clayton Failla, Bjorn Kristensen, Zoran Levnajic, Jean Paul Farrugia, Edison Luis dos Santos (89′ Obinna Obiefule).
Subs not used: Christian Cassar, Allan Kardeck dos Santos, Keith Tanti, Ayrton Azzopardi.
Coach: Michael Woods
Asst. Coach: Darren Abdilla
Referee: Adrian Azzopardi
Assistant Referees: Edward Spiteri, Roberto Vella
Additional Assistant Referees: Esther Azzopardi, Andre Arciola
Fourth Official: Thomas Debono
Yellow Cards: Tarabai, Avila Perez, Gauci, Camilleri, Thackray
Red Cards: 73′ Matthew Gauci
Scorers: 53′ Edison Luis dos Santos, 66′ Edison Luis dos Santos, 90+1′ Moises Avila Perez, 90+3′ Jackson di Lima Siqueira