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maltatoday SUNDAY 28 JANUARY 2018 Sports 52 FOOTBALL Hibernians put two past Gzira A goal in each half gave Hibernians a deserved 2-0 win over Gzira United Hibernians .................... 2 Gzira United .................. 0 WARREN ZAMMIT THE Maroons were conscious that a win would put them just one point behind Valletta, while a defeat will make their title chal- lenge more difficult. On the other hand, this match was a must win for the Paolites in order to remain on track with the top sides. Hibernians made a flying start to the match as they went ahead af- ter just six minutes. Clayton Failla received the ball inside the penalty area and hit a low shot that gave Justin Haber no chance. Gżira hit back on the 24th min- ute. Following a congestion inside the penalty area, Ndubisi Emma- nuel Okoye fired wide. A minute later, Haruna Zambuk Garba of Gżira sent a shot from distance that was neutralised by Hogg. Darren Abdilla's side kept on in- sisting and went close again on the 29th minute. Garba served Okoye on the left and the latter saw his shot hitting the side netting. Gżira lost a good opportunity one minute from half time. Fol- lowing a header towards goal by Okoye, Garba managed to make contact with the ball, but saw his effort going over. Hibs doubled their advantage on the 53rd minute. From a free-kick, Giorgi Garozia delivered an excel- lent ball towards Joao Moreira who headed the ball past Haber. On the 66th minute, Johann Bezzina of Hibernians fired a shot from outside the penalty area that was saved by Haber. Three minutes later, Hibernians nearly sealed the issue. Following a fine piece of skill between Jorge Da Silva Pereira and Jurgen Dega- briele, the latter saw his low shot going centimetres wide. Gżira responded on the 77th minute. Samb received a long ball inside the penalty area and fin- ished high. Degabriele lost a golden opportu- nity on the 84th minute. Jorginho showed great skill to go past a defender on the right side before delivering a cross towards the unmarked striker who in front of Haber finished wide. Gżira had a chance to score a consolation goal in the additional time given by the referee. Follow- ing a corner, Okoye attempted an acrobatic finish that ended up off target. Hibernians starting line-up: An- drew Hogg, Timothy Tabone De- sira, Martin Kreuzriegler, Rodolfo Soares, Jurgen Degabriele (David Xuereb – 90), Bjorn Kristensen, Clayton Failla, Joao Moreira (Jorge Da Silva Pereira – 68), Johann Bezzina, Andrei Agius, Giorgi Gorozia (Dunstan Vella – 75) Gżira United starting line-up: Jus- tin Haber, Roderick Briffa, Clifford Gatt Baldacchino (Juan Corbolan – 60), Kris Thackray (Luca Brin- cat – 85), Destin Price-Loic Mamb- ouana, Moises Avila Perez, Edison David Zarate Bilbao, Andrew Co- hen (Nikolai Muscat – 85), Ndubisi Emmanuel Okoye, Amadou Samb, Haruna Zambuk Garba Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann Assistant Referees: Duncan Sul- tana, Dusan Petrovic Additional Assistant Referees: Etienne Mangion, Eman Grech Fourth Official: Chris Franca- lanza Yellow Cards: Rodolfo Soares (Hibs), Clifford Gatt Baldacchino (Gżira), Amadou Samb (Gżira), Kris Thackray (Hibs) BOV Player of the Match: Clay- ton Failla (Hibs) PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE BORG

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