Vittoriosa earn important victory against Hibernians

This victory keeps Vittoriosa’s hopes alive of avoiding relegation.

Vittoriosa scored the winning goal as early as the 8^th minute. Jorge Santos Silva headed the ball past goalkeeper Daniel Balzan after receiving a precise cross Anthony Ewrum.

In the second half, Partick Osei went close for Hibernians but a great save from goalkeeper Jean Vella kept the ball out of the net.

Vittoriosa Stars: J Vella, P Aquilina, J Camilleri, C Compagnoli, J Xerri, M Maciari, D Cachia, R Grech, J Santos Silva, A Ewurum, L Grech

Hibernians FC: D Balzan, E Herrera, M Tabone, J Pearson, A Pulis (M Clarke 67’), B Kristensen, P Osei, T Abdellah (A Cohen 56’), B Fairbairn, T Caruana (M Gauci 89’), P Mcmanus

Goals: Santos Silva 8’

Yellow cards: Kristensen, Pulis, Cachia, R Grech, M Clarke

Referee: Glenn Tonna

BOV Player of the Match: A Ewurum (Vittoriosa)