Hibernians win season opener against Gzira

Hibernians bounced back from the controversy over their elimination from the Europa Conference League to win their first league game of the new season with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Gzira Utd.

Jake Grech put Hibs in front early in the first half when his close range strike deflected off a defender leaving keeper Haber stranded.

Maxuell Maia da Silva headed past goalkeeper Ibrahim Kone to level for Gzira before the half hour mark.

Shortly after the break Jake Grech fired past Haber to restore Hibernian’s lead and on 75 minutes Ferdinando Apap wrapped up the game to seal the win and three points.

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