HIBERNIANS - 3 SLIEMA WANDERERS - 1 Hibernians overcame the dismissal of midfielder Jackson Lima to down Sliema Wanderers 3-1. The Paolites looked to be up against it when, with the score locked at 1-1, Lima was sent off for two cautions but a quick goal from Jorginho put them back in control as Sliema lost the plot in the final stages. This win lifts Hibs two points clear of Balzan at the top but the latter will return to the summit if they beat Pembroke Athleta tomorrow. Jurgen Degabriele gave Hibs a 16th-minute lead with a well-struck shot from inside the area after Andrew Cohen's short pass from a free-kick caught Sliema by surprise. Hibs goalkeeper Andrew Hogg denied Sliema an equaliser when pushing away Denni's free-kick but the Blues were back on level terms nine minutes from half-time. They were awarded a penalty after Hibs defender Rodolfo Soares floored Matias Muchardi in the box and Denni made no mistake from the spot. Denni went close once again with a low free-kick that was deflected past the post. Early in the second half, Glenn Zammit, the Sliema goalkeeper, stopped Jorginho's free-kick and, at the other end, Hogg also distinguished with an excellent save from...
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