Hibernians leave it late to defeat Qormi

Qormi looked to have the match in the bag but Hibernians made a late comeback and scored three goals in the final minutes of the match to shock Qormi.

Qormi went in front on the 16^th  minute. Cleavon Frendo set up Michael Mifsud who then advanced into the area and beat Hibernians goalkeeper Mario Muscat with his low shot.

Qormi doubled the score on the 55^th  minute. Cleavon Frendo’s freekick beat Mario Muscat to make it 2-0.

Hibernians immediately pressed for a goal after being two goals down.

Finally on the 72^nd   minuite, Hibernians were back in the match. Christos Karamanolis handled the ball in the area and Hibernians were awarded a penalty. Abdelilah Taki beat goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia to make it 2-1.

On the 84^th  minute Michael Mifsud gave Qormi their two goal cushion back after he dribbled past a defender to then release his powerful shot.

Hibernians were awarded another penalty just two minutes after Michael Mifsud’s goal. This time Paul McManus converted to make it 3-2.

Hibernians were now back in the game when they scored the equaliser in added time. Richie Hart’s long distance shot beat Qormi goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia.

Andrew Cohen scored the winner for Hibernians in the final seconds of the match. Edward Herrera had his powerful shot partially saved by goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia. Andrew Cohen picked up the rebound and made no mistake by scoring the winning goal.

BOV Player of the Match: J L Vandelanoitte (Qormi)

Hibernians FC: M Muscat, R Camilleri, A Xuereb, A Pulis, J Pearson (B Kristensen 79’), P Osei, R Hart, A Taki (M Clarke 82’), E Herrera, A Cohen, P McManus

Qormi FC: M Farrugia, J Vandelanoitte, S Giglio, R Karamonolis, M Mifsud, J Chetcuti, M Bartolo (G Buttigieg 69’), L Sciberras, C Frendo, H Kang, J Souza Santos

Goals: M Mifsud 16’, 84, C Frendo 55’, A Taki 72’ (pen), P McManus 84’ (pen), R Hart 90’, A Cohen 91’

Yellow cards: L Sciberras, P Osei, Karamonolis

Referee: Paul Caruana