Birkirkara too good for Hibernians

Birkirkara 3
Tarxien 1

Hibernians’s Paul McManus was the first to have an attempt on goal eight minutes into the match, but it was blocked by goalkeeper Michael Fraser.

On the 13^thminute, Birkirkara took the lead thanks to Paul Feneck who made no mistake beating goalkeeper Mariio Muscat after receiving a pass from Michael Galea.

Paul Fenech found the net again on the 25^thminute to make it 2-0. His shot left no chance for Mario Muscat.

Birkirkara showed they wanted all three points as on the 29^thminute Thomas Paris served Emiliano Lattes who then made it 3-0 with his shot beating Muscat.

Birkirkara continued to defend well and prevent Hibernians from getting into the match.

Steve Pisani managed to get a consolation goal for Hibernians on the 80^thminute.

BOV Player of the Match: Fenech P (Birkirkara)

Birkirkara FC: Fraser M, Paris T, Borg P (Zahra S 66’), Muscat R, Pulo K (Tabone A 75’), Bajada S, Fenech P, Zerafa J, Lattes E, Galea M, Buhagiar A

Hibernians FC: Muscat M, Herrera E, Gauci M (Pisani S 73’), Pearson J, Clarke M, Kristensen B, Hart R, Cohen A, McManus P (Chircop W 61’), Farrugia JP (Sereno P 61), Levniac Z

Goals: Fenech P 13’, 25’, Lattes E 29’, Pisani S 80’

Yellow cards: Zerafa J, Galea M

Referee: Zammit Fyodor