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”
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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”
Fiij FACT: Lautoka on thorny mission after Nadi’s victory against Navua
Nadi defeated Navua by 4-1 in the opening game of Fiji FACT’s third matchday, and this result puts Lautoka in trouble right before their clash against Suva: the Bluez must win by three or more goals to qualify for the semi-finals. The conjecture of the clash between Lautoka and Suva changed completely a few hoursContinue reading “Fiij FACT: Lautoka on thorny mission after Nadi’s victory against Navua”
Avinesh Suwamy’s brace sends Nadi to Fiji FACT semi-final stage
The experienced Avinesh Suwamy was once again the decisor for Nadi; this time against Navua at Fiji FACT group stage matchday three. Despite the favouritism, it was Navua who took the lead thanks to a goal of the veteran player Seveci Rokotakala at the 23th minute of play. Minutes later, the same Seveci Rokotakala commitedContinue reading “Avinesh Suwamy’s brace sends Nadi to Fiji FACT semi-final stage”
The third matchday of Fiji FACT should have been postponed
The third matchday of 2020 Fiji FACT kicked-off at Subrail Park in Labasa, with an important clash between Nadi and Navua. As expected, the pitch is not suitable for football matches, and what we are watching is something similar to the sport we know as football. Both sides had difficulties to keep the ball possession,Continue reading “The third matchday of Fiji FACT should have been postponed”
Fiji FACT: Ba and Labasa are ready for key clash
The 2020 Fiji FACT’s group stage reaches its final day and there is one team that is in a very comfortable situation: Rewa. The Delta Tigers are on top of Group A with four points in two matches, the same number of points Ba have. After an 1-1 draw against Ba, Rewa can secure theirContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Ba and Labasa are ready for key clash”
