Gzira United emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Hibernians FC 3-2 in the Malta Cup on February 26, 2026, to advance to the semi-finals. This dramatic victory in a match between two top-flight sides was sealed with a late winning goal. Hibernians took an early lead, but Gzira United responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the match around. The second half saw Hibernians equalize from the penalty spot, setting up a tense final twenty minutes. Just as the match seemed headed for extra time, Gzira United scored a spectacular winner from outside the box in the 88th minute, sending their fans into raptures. The match was a fantastic advertisement for Maltese cup football, full of attacking intent and drama. The result keeps Gzira United's cup dreams alive and represents a significant achievement in their season.