This win lifts Balzan to fourth in table. As for Hibernians, they need to find a way to dig themselves out of a big hole.
FT Hibernians 0-2
90 mins +4 mins extra..
GOAL. 89 mins. Awosanya Oluwatobiloba Dimeji races forward, rounds Kone to make it 2-0 for Balzan…
81 mins. Katanic races towards Hibs box. Kone does well to get down and grab ball…big chance for Balzan to kill of this game…hope they don’t regret not scoring.
74 mins. Samuel Okah volley from edge of box..keep Golovic gets finger tip to ball…having some game this keeper.
70 mins..Kurt Shaw point blank header saved bo Golovic..what a stop..certain goal that should have been, Balzan still lead 1-0
Hibs try to hit back immediately. De Gabriele forces corner but Balzan defence in control. Problem for Hibs is they seem to have no pace when moving forward. They slow the play allowing Balzan to get back behind the ball…
GOAL. 60 mins Michibucci taps home following scramble in Hibs area. Hibs 0-1 Balzan
Hibs, more of the same. Pushing players forward, just cannot find finishing touch..we might get a goal in this second half.
Balzan come out after break with all guns firing. Former Hibs player Jake Grech breaks down right, dangerous cross into box but Kone aware of danger and smothers cross.
HT. Hibs 0-0 Balzan
45 mins + 1 minute extra says ref..
Balzan coming out of their shell and pushing forward..causing Hibs defence some problems…this game needs a goal..but from where?.
27mins..Moment for Balzan ..they have ball in net but referee Sciriha Andrea says no goal…Balzan not happy…
26 mins. Antwi bursts into box. Golovic blocks his shot.
19 mins. Hibs free kick on edge of box. slight delay as Braunovic goes down in box..ref has word in his ear. he is back on his feet..quick recovery..Bonanno takes free kick..heading for goal but keeper Golovic pushes out for corner..at least something for Hibs supporters to get excited about.
Positive opening tne minuted for Hibs. possession and passing but so far have not tested Golovic in the Balzan goal.
5mins. Miss..Luiz Henrique Guedes clear by himself, 6 yards in front of goal and somehow he misses.. what a chance ..a let-off for Balzan…Hope that miss does not come back to bite Hibs…
Hibs v Balzan kick-off.
Minute silence before start.
Bright sunny October afternoon as the teams take to the pitch. A lot at stake for both clubs.
Hibernians and Balzan meet this afternoon at the Tony Bezzina Stadium.
Tied on six points each and already seven points adrift of early leaders Hamrun Spartans, both sides know how vital all three points are today.
Kick-off at 3pm.
