Hamrun Spartans take sole leadership in the 360 Sports Malta Premier Closing Round as they defeated Hibernians 2-1 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday.
The Spartans are the only team with maximum points after two matches as the Paolites suffer their first defeat.
Hamrun managed to take the lead on 15 minutes when off an erratic pass by Degabriele, Joseph Mbong released Raphael Lopes inside the area and the latter slotted the ball past Sacco.
Nine minutes in the second half, the Spartans doubled the score after they were awarded a penalty after Talison was brought down inside the area by Sacco and from the penalty spot, Luke Montebello converted.
Hibernians reduced the gap on 66 minutes when off a cross from the left, Federico Falcone flicked the ball past Bonello from close range.
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