Late goals sees Hibs through

Hibs 3 Floriana 1 Late goals from Jurgen Degabriele and Gilmar enabled Hibernians to overcome ten-man Floriana 3-1 at the National Stadium. Floriana created the first chance after only two minutes when they were awarded a central free-kick and Andrea Scozzese's curling was blocked by Justin Haber, the Hibs goalkeeper. But Floriana took the lead on 14 minutes. Emerson Marcelina passed the ball to Enrico Chiesa who sent a dipping cross inside the area which was misjudged by Clayton Failla and in came Steve Pisani who rattled his shot into the net. Hibs were stunned by the champions were handed a route back in the match on 22 minutes. Jackson Lima profited from poor communication between Clyde Borg and Scozzese to win possession before storming into the area and beat Calleja Cremona with a low drive. Floriana tried to regroup and on 29 minutes Fontanella had a good chance to put his team back in front when he sped past Andrei Agius but his low drive was somehow kept out by Haber. On the half hour, Agius's long pass found Degabriele who was anticipate d by the onrushing Calleja Cremona. The ball fell to Jorginho who tried to move past the Floriana goalkeeper who upended him just...

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