Matchday 3’s standout clash between Sliema Wanderers and Hibernians ended in a goalless draw, with both sides earning a point. Going into the match, both teams had a perfect record, having won their first two games.

 

As anticipated, the match was evenly contested, yet full of opportunities, with both Sliema and Hibernians creating chances to secure a win. With the draw, both teams now sit on seven points, though Sliema remain the only side to have kept a clean sheet in all their matches.

 

Sliema came close to scoring just four minutes in, when Samuel Gomes’ low shot was blocked by Hugo Sacco in the six-yard box. Hibernians’ Alex Bruno also missed a golden chance, sending a curling shot over the bar from a promising position in front of the Sliema goalkeeper.

 

Kleiton attempted a clever backheel from a corner, but Kevin Agu was quick to react and clear the danger for Sliema. Agu was tested again soon after, making a save from Giannis Bastianos’ free-kick at the edge of the box, tipping the ball over for a corner.

 

Federico Falcone also forced a save from Agu with a tight-angle shot as Hibernians pressed forward. Alex Bruno unleashed a long-range effort but, once again, Agu was equal to the task.

 

Hibernians came close just before half-time when Bastianos missed a golden opportunity. Bruno’s shot struck the crossbar, and the Greek forward failed to convert the rebound from close range.

 

In the second half, Sliema’s Ryan Beerman tried his luck from the edge of the area, but his shot narrowly missed Sacco’s goal. In the 73rd minute, Falcone’s brilliant volley was denied by Agu, followed by Khevin Fraga’s long-range shot, which also failed to beat the Sliema goalkeeper.

 

Late on, substitute Jurgen Degabriele almost won it for Hibernians, but Agu produced a stunning save, stretching to block the Maltese forward’s shot and secure the draw for Sliema.