Birkirkara win BOV Super Cup after victory over Hibernians

This victory meant that Birkirkara won the Super Cup six times in the history of the club.

The match had a quiet start, but Birkirkara managed to take the lead on the 30th minute.

Off a cross by Shola Shodiya, Demba Toure beat goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his powerful shot to give Birkirkara the lead.

Birkirkara did not have to wait long before they doubled their lead as just four minutes later off a freekick by Paul Fenech, Frank Temile connected from close range to make the score 2-0.

On the 37th minute, Birkirkara managed to make the score 3-0. Off a corner from the left by Edward Herrera, Zach Muscat beat goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his header.

In the second half, it would not be all so easy for the BOV Premier League Champions. Just after four minutes, Hibernians were awarded a penalty after Alejandro Mendoza brought Andrew Cohen down inside the area. From the penalty spot, Clayton Failla easily beat Justin Haber with his shot.

On the 77th minute, Hibernians managed to make it 3-2. Just inside the area A low show by Andrew Cohen was enough to beat Harber.

After the game, Birkirkara captain was presented with the Super Cup by MFA President Norman Darmanin Demajo.

Birkirkara: Justin Haber, Alejandro Mendoza, Demba Toure (67′ Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza), Haruna Shola Shodiya (74′ Jonathan Maciel), Frank Temile, Ryan Camenzuli, Paul Fenech, Gareth Sciberras, Rowen Muscat, Edward Herrera, Zach Muscat.
Subs not used: Reuben Gauci, Joseph Zerafa, Ryan Scicluna, Kurt Zammit.
Coach: Paul Zammit

Hibernians: Mario Muscat, Neil Chetcuti, Jonathan Pearson, Jackson di Lima Siqueira, Rodolfo Soares (46′ Matthew Tabone), Marcelo Dias, Andrew Cohen, Bjorn Kristensen, Clayton Failla, Obinna Obiefule (46′ Jean Paul Farrugia), Edison Luis dos Santos.
Subs not used: Daniel Balzan, Keith Tanti, Scott Chircop, Johann Bezzina, Brandon Muscat.
Coach: Branko Nisevic

Referee: Andre Arciola
Assistant Referees: Andrew Borg Cardona, Andrew James Sammut
Fourth Official: Karl Frendo Cumbo
Yellow Cards: Lima, Muscat, Mendoza, Failla, Fenech, Dias, Pearson