Tag: Hibernians FC
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Birkirkara made to work hard for Trophy progress
Birkirkara were forced to dig deeper than anticipated to overcome the spirited challenge of Challenge League outfit Pietà Hotspurs, eventually securing a 2-0 victory to book a Meridianbet FA Trophy quarter-final meeting with Å»abbar St. Patrick. Despite the difference in divisions, Pietà created several promising opportunities and even struck the woodwork early on, unsettling the…
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Floriana hit four to go five points clear
Floriana extended their lead at the top of the Closing Round to five points with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Hibernians at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday. The Greens produced a dominant and clinical display, piling pressure on nearest challengers Ħamrun Spartans ahead of their clash with Marsaxlokk, with Argentine playmaker Federico Varela the…
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Mbong strike keeps Ħamrun in title hunt
Ħamrun Spartans reignited their YoHealth Malta Premier title push with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Hibernians at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Joseph Mbong proved the difference-maker, heading home the decisive goal midway through the second half to secure three vital points that moved the Spartans to within two of leaders Floriana. The win also served…
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Hibernians, Floriana and Tarxien Rainbows advance to FA Trophy Last 16
Hibernians, Floriana and Tarxien Rainbows all secured their places in the FA Trophy Last 16, each progressing in contrasting fashion as the competition gathered pace. Hibernians, the reigning holders, began the defence of their title with a solid 3–1 victory over Challenge League side Gudja United. The Paolites wasted little time in asserting their authority,…
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Late Hibernians Comeback denies Żabbar St Patrick in six-goal thriller
Hibernians and Å»abbar St Patrick shared an entertaining 3–3 draw in their Bottom Six opener on Matchday 14 of the YoHealth Malta Premier, in a match packed with drama, VAR interventions, goals and a late comeback. Hibernians made a bright start and were awarded a penalty in the 8th minute after Mayron fouled Iapert inside…
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Hibernians edge Tarxien to claim Derby of the South honours
Hibernians emerged victorious in the latest edition of the Derby of the South, edging bottom-placed Tarxien Rainbows in a closely fought encounter that delivered drama, controversy and late-deciding action. The Paolites ultimately prevailed by the narrowest of margins in a match that saw both sides threaten regularly, but where fine margins – and the intervention…
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Hibernians FC terminate Justin Haber contract following suspended sentence
Hibernians FC have terminated the contract of goalkeeper Justin Haber with immediate effect after he was found guilty of harassing a girl earlier on Thursday. The veteran shot-stopper was handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for four years, and fined €7,000. The verdict sent shockwaves through the Maltese football community. Following an urgent meeting of…
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Late penalty sinks Hibernians in narrow defeat to Spartak Trnava
Hibernians marked their return to European football after a two-year absence with a spirited performance but suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Spartak Trnava in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Despite a valiant second-half comeback and a debut goal for Charleston, a costly defensive…
