Degabriele’s brace hands Hibernians win over Mosta
HIBERNIANS 2
Degabriele 22, 77
MOSTA 0
HIBERNIANS
J. Haber-6, F. Apap-6, K. Shaw-6, G. Llerena-6, Thaylor-6 (76 Z. Grech), J. Degabriele-7 (89 J. Grech), D. Vella-5.5, G. Mensah-6.5, G. Artiles-5, Y. Muritala-5 (66 J.Morillas), A. Diakite-6.
MOSTA
E. Akpan-5, C. Eziefula-5 (46 L. Tenebe-5), C. Failla-6, R. Briffa-5 (68 G. Sciberras), B. Diarra-5, M. Okoh-5 (89 V. Mbata), J. Akrong-6, S. Kingue-5, J. Vassallo-5 (89 D. Bonniċi), R. Ekani-5, F. Dore-5.
Referee: Alex Johnson.
Yellow card: Ekani.
BOV Player of the match: Jurgen Degabriele (Hibernians).
A brace from Jurgen Degabriele earned nervy Hibernians their first Premier League win of 2023, easing the pressure on coach Andrea Pisanu after two consecutive defeats.
Hibs were edgy after making three changes from their defeat against Ħamrun Spartans. With Jake Grech dropped to the bench, Gabriel Mensah, on his second Premiership start, partnered Jurgen Degabriele up front.
The win lifter Hibernians to third place in the standings, one point ahead of Gżira United, who face Marsaxlokk on Sunday.
Congolese international striker Ferebory Dore, on his debut with Mosta, created the first chance of the match...