Preview: 32nd Match vs Hibernians Published on: 04-05-2013



The BOV Premier League comes to end an end tomorrow with an interesting encounter between Valletta and Hibernians tomorrow kick-off 17:00hrs at the National Stadium.

Valletta are coming from a 0-1 result against Birkirkara last Saturday, this result ended the Citizen’s hopes of claiming the Championship for the third consecutive season. Valletta are currently joint third with Sliema Wanderers, both teams have 36 points. The Wanderers won another three points against Mosta (4-1) yesterday.

International striker Daniel Bogdanovic terminated his contract with Valletta by mutual agreement last Thursday. 33 year old Bogdanovic joined Valletta in January after starting the season with Mosta. The Citizens coach Mark Miller will have full squad for his disposal with the exception of defender Steve Borg who is still recuperating from a knee injury.

Hibernians will be aiming at obtaining another three important points in a crucial game against Valletta in order to force a deceider against Birkirkara if the Stripes manage to win the three points against Tarxien R.. Since joining Hibernians in January, Edison Luis Dos Santos and Obiefule have boosted the Paolities’ attack. Defender Adrian Pulis is doubtful but otherwise coah Michael Woods have full squad at his disposal.

During the last match between the two teams played last March, Hibernians won the three point with a (2-4) result.