Hibernians win against ten men Valletta

Paul Zammit’s side were reduced to ten men on the 26th minute when Uchenna Calistus Umeh was sent off by the refere.The Nigerian fouled Renan Pimenta Telles on the edge of the penalty area while going through on goal.

Having an extra man on the pitch, Hibernians pushed hard and their efforts paid off on the 54th minute. From Jackson Lima’s corner on the right side, the unmarked Rodolfo Soares finished past Henry Bonello.

Hibs managed to double the score four minutes later. Johann Bezzina delivered the ball towards Jurgen Degabriele who fired a low shot that ended up inside the net.

Hibernians starting line-up: Andrew Hogg, Rodolfo Soares, Marcelo Dias, Jackson de Lima Siqueira, Bjorn Kristensen, Clayton Failla, Renan Pimenta Telles, Johann Bezzina, Joseph Mbong, Jurgen Degabriele, Andrei Agius.

Valletta starting line-up: Henry Bonello, Jonathan Caruana, Ian Azzopardi, Steve Borg, Juan Cruz Gill, Santiago Malano, Jean Borg, Federico Matias Falcone, Uchenna Calistus Umeh, Jhonnattann Benites Da Conceicao, Romeu Pericles Romao.

Referee: Glen Tonna
Assistant referees: Alan Camilleri, Duncan Sultana
Fourth Official: Clayton Pisani
BOV Player of the Match: Renan Telles Pimenta (Hibs)