A comfortable win in the end for Hibernians as they stay just two points behind leaders Hamrun.

 

Two early first half goals put Hibs in charge as they dominated possession and quickly snuffed out any threat from Lija.

 

Fonseca set Hibs on their way with a simple tap-in just before the quarter hour mark.

 

Gilmar thought he had doubled the score but his effort was ruled offside.

 

The second came shortly afterwards when from a Gilmar corner, Degabriele fed Apap to head home for Hibs.

 

Jake Grech had a golden chance to add a third after being sent through by Agius but with only the keeper to beat he squandered the opportunity.

 

Immediately after the start of the second half, Hibs launched a goal blitz.

 

Jurgen Degabriele raced down the left and picked out Fonseca in the box who made it 3-0.

 

Minutes later it was the turn of Jake Grech to break through the Lija defence and this time he made no mistake. Hibs 4-0 up but not finished yet.

 

Jurgen Degabriele, who was voted Man of the Match, wrapped up a fine solo effort and wrapped up the game to put Hibs 5 up and out of sight.

 

After that Hibernians eased off but never lost control as they saw out the game to clinch the three points and move above Hamrun, for now at least.