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29 HIBERNIANS bounced back from their defeat against Valletta with a narrow 1-0 win over Floriana. The first half was quite mediocre. Hibernians had the upper hand, but failed to create as many chances as they wished for. Hibernians created the first chance of the match after 26 minutes. Jur- gen Degabriele hit a low shot that was blocked by Ini Etim Akpan. The Paolites threatened again on the 38th minute. Taylon Nicolas Marcoli- no won the ball deep inside Floriana's half, ran forward, and fired a shot from the edge of the penalty area that failed to hit the target. Jake Grech had a golden opportunity to break the deadlock for Hibernians one minute prior to half-time. The debutant player received an excellent through ball from Degabriele, but saw his close range effort being saved by Akpan. The scenario didn't change during the second half. Hibernians had more of the ball, but were struggling to cre- ate chances on goal. In fact, Sanderra's men had to wait until the 66th minute in order to cre- ate another chance on goal. Degabri- ele's delivery from a corner was met by Andrei Agius whose powerful shot went over. Two minutes later, Grech drilled a low shot from the right that was saved by Akpan. Akpan denied Hibernians again on the 69th minute. Nemanja Rodojevic's powerful effort from a free-kick was tipped behind by Akpan. This was the prelude for the goal as Hibernians forged ahead on the 71st minute. Grech delivered the ball to- wards Degabriele whose stunning vol- ley stunned Floriana's custodian. On the 82nd minute, Dunstan Vella of Hibernians went inside the penalty area and hit a shot that was neutral- ised by Akpan. Hibernians remained in control during the remaining minutes as the Paolites moved momentarily ahead of Valletta at the top of the table. Valletta will play tomorrow against Birkirkara. Floriana starting line-up: Ini Etim Akpan, Enzo Ruiz, Brandon Diego Paiber, Tiago da Silva Galvao, Alex Cini, Jose Ulises Arias, Arthur Hen- rique Oyama, Ezequiel Cesani, Ter- ence Vella, Emerson Marcellina, Lu- cas Da Silva Vieira Hibernians starting line-up: Marko Jovicic, Dunstan Vella, Nemanja Ro- dojevic, Marcio Da Silveira Barbosa, Jake Grech, Marcelo Dias, Jurgen Degabriele, Bjorn Kristensen, Taylon Nicolas Marcolino, Andrei Agius, Ti- ago Adan Fonseca Referee: Malcolm Spiteri Assistant Referees: Jurgen Spiteri, Roberto Vella Fourth Official: Etienne Mangion BOV Player of the Match: Jurgen Degabriele (Hibernians) QORMI registered their first positive result in 13 matches as they secured a 2-0 win over Pietà Hot- spurs. Qormi broke the dead- lock on the 62nd minute. Gnindokponou Freud Nadere Codjo's cross was met by Mohamed Malela Bangoura who finished past Nicholas Vella. Iven Zammit sealed Qormi's win two minutes from time. The substitute sent a thumping shot that gave Vella no chance. Despite the result, Qormi remain bottom of the table. However, they managed to cut the defi- cit between them and Pi- età to three points. Pietà Hotspurs start- ing line-up: Nicky Vella, Christian Degabriele, Neil Pace Cocks, Dylan Agius, Paul Chimezie, Gabriel Mensah, Chris- tian Grech, Stefan Rado- vanovic, Umeh Uchenna Calistus, Jalo Ishaya Irmiya, Antonio Orlando Macedo Neto Qormi starting line- up: David Cassar, Romeu Romao, Davide Mansi, Yannick Yankam, An- tonio Rozzi, Manolito Micallef, Gnindokponou Freud Nadere Codjo, Alan Abela, Jordy lo- kando Mboyo, Mohamed Malela Bangoura, Men- donca Kassiano Soares Referee: Glen Tonna Assistant Referees: William Debattista, Darko Stankovic Fourth Official: Philip Farrugia BOV Player of the Match: Yannick Yankam (Qormi) maltatoday | SUNDAY • 3 FEBRUARY 2019 SPORTS PREMIER LEAGUE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOMINIC BORG Hibernians edge past Floriana Qormi secure their first win in 13 matches PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE BORG Pieta Hotspurs Qormi 0 2 Floriana Hibernians 0 1

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