Taking to social media, Stefano Fava, one of the Hibernians FC coaches who was a victim of assault during the parent-coach altercation following the team’s victory over Pieta Hotspurs FC, released a statement explaining the situation.

‘In total I was struck 4 times to the head’, he explained, ‘a couple of which were blind-sighted, which could have been much worse, but luckily, I came out fine’.

Java states that he’s never experienced anything like this in his long career being involved in youth category sports.

He revealed that towards the latter stages of the match, a Pieta player was booked by the referee for retaliation to one of his decisions.

From the side, Fava admitted to sarcastically congratulating the player with a ‘proset’. The player urged him to fight, which was followed by insults, offences and threats.

‘At no point did I behave in the same threatening manner, contrary to what has been said’, going on detail the multiple physical confrontations he and his colleagues experienced before stopping.

This follows a statement by Pieta Hotspurs FC Academy, in which they claimed that there were instances of provocation from the Hibernians-appointed videographer.

‘Such behaviour is unacceptable and goes against the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship’, wrote Pieta.

Fava did release an apology to Pieta no. 70 in case his sarcastic comments hurt him. However, he raised the question as to what would happen if such instances transpired again – ‘let’s hope this is a wake up call for everyone involved! Myself included.’

#MaltaDaily