The group stage of 2020 Fiji FACT is over. Four teams went back home while Labasa, Nadi, Rewa and Suva are still alive to fight for this important title in the last football competition of the current Fijian football season. After finishing the group stage unbeaten, Rewa will face Nadi in the semifinals. The DeltaContinue reading “All or nothing for Labasa, Nadi, Rewa and Suva in Fiji FACT”
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Roy Krishna makes history as ATK Mohun Bagan defeat SC East Bengal in India
ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal clashed at Tilak Maidan Stadium in the second matchweek of 2020-21 Indian Super League, the most important football league from India. For the first time in history, the Kolkata Derby was played in the Indian Super League, making this Friday’s clash a historic one. See more: Roy KrishnaContinue reading “Roy Krishna makes history as ATK Mohun Bagan defeat SC East Bengal in India”
Labasa: Ronil Lal thanks fans for confidence and ask for support in the semi-final
Labasa bounced back in the season; winning the Inter-District Championship made the fans forget the bad campaign at Vodafone Premier League. Now the team is seeking to repeat what they did in 2019: win two major tournaments in a year in Fiji. After a bad start suffering a harsh 4-0 defeat against Rewa in theContinue reading “Labasa: Ronil Lal thanks fans for confidence and ask for support in the semi-final”
Goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau comes as striker and scores for Rewa against Nasinu
One more very interesting fact happened this week in Fiji as the experienced goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau entered in the second half of the match of his side Rewa against Nasinu that were playing their final pool match of the 2020 edition of the Fiji FACT. The game was already 4-0 in favour of Rewa whenContinue reading “Goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau comes as striker and scores for Rewa against Nasinu”
Ba: Sanaila Waqanicakau proves to be a decent call also as a goalkeeper
It is really not expected to see a striker playing in a very different position than usual; imagine if he is forced to play as a goalkeeper in an emergency. The striker Sanaila Waqanicakau played all games of the most recent Fiji FACT group stage as a goalkeeper for his team Ba – this isContinue reading “Ba: Sanaila Waqanicakau proves to be a decent call also as a goalkeeper”
Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!
Labasa has some important players in its current squad; the Babasiga Lions are known for producing Roy Krishna and many other important players throughout its football history. Currently, the likes of Antonio Tuivuna and Taniela Waqa might get interest from the fans – Tuivuna played both FIFA U20 World Cup and Olympics while Waqa isContinue reading “Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!”
Fiji FACT semi-final stage set
The proceedings of the group stage are done in Fiji – the last football tourmanent of the year heads to its semi-final stage to be played this Saturday (28th Sep) at Subrail Park in Labasa. Despite the heavy conditions of the pitch, all matches went ahead as normal and four districts are qualified for theContinue reading “Fiji FACT semi-final stage set”
Fiji FACT: Labasa sends Ba home with an emphatic win at Subrail Park
Labasa did what it was necessary for them to seal a spot at the semi-final stage of 2020 edition of Fiji FACT. Playing at home with an enthusiastic home crowd support, the Babasiga Lions seemed always stronger than Ba throughtout the 90 minutes of play. The important Ilisoni Lolaivalu sent the fans into delirium asContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Labasa sends Ba home with an emphatic win at Subrail Park”
Lautoka says goodbye to Fiji FACT despite narrow win against Suva
Lautoka could not win by the necessary margin and they are out of the Fiji FACT; the team coached by Anginesh Prasad managed to grab an impressive victory over the national champions Suva, but they needed a three-goal margin and the final result was not enough for them. Joela Biuvanua saved the first chance ofContinue reading “Lautoka says goodbye to Fiji FACT despite narrow win against Suva”
Rewa demolishes Nasinu to confirm spot at Fiji FACT semi-finals
The current champions of Battle of Giants gave no chances at all for Tagi Vonolagi’s Nasinu side. The Delta Tigers did not need to field players such as Tevita Waranaivalu to beat Nasinu by 7-0 in a muddy Subrail Park at the third matchday of Fiji FACT group stage. Nasinu started finishing first to theContinue reading “Rewa demolishes Nasinu to confirm spot at Fiji FACT semi-finals”
