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”

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”

Fiji FACT: Labasa heads to decisive match against Ba after win against Nasinu

The Babasiga Lions did not have only to deal with Tagi Vonolagi’s Nasinu men as the muddy conditions of Subrail Park were a real obstacle for them to display their normal football style. Ronil Lal and his players knew they were forced to win if they wanted to continue with chances to reach the semi-finalsContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Labasa heads to decisive match against Ba after win against Nasinu”

Fiji FACT: terrible pitch condition takes good football away from Subrail Park

The 2020 Fiji FACT kicked-off at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday with two matches, while two other games were contested at ANZ Stadium on Sunday. After these four clashes, all teams travelled to Vanua Levu, as the rest of the tournament is set to be contested at Subrail Park in Labasa. What should beContinue reading “Fiji FACT: terrible pitch condition takes good football away from Subrail Park”

Fiji FACT: Nalaubu shines as Suva defeat Nadi in a muddy clash

Nadi and Suva clashed at Subrail Park in Labasa in the second round of 2020 Fiji FACT, one of the most important football tournaments in Fiji. Despite the rain and the mud, Suva managed to defeat their opponents in a hard-fought contest. Shivneel Pillay took advantage of a defensive mistake to open the scoreboard forContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Nalaubu shines as Suva defeat Nadi in a muddy clash”

Rewa’s late goal punishes Ba in Fiji FACT

After winning in the first matchweek of 2020 Fiji FACT, Ba and Rewa clashed at Subrail Park to fight for the first position in the Group A, and the rain and the bad condition of the pitch did not prevent them to fight for the victory until the final whistle. Abbu Zahid opened the scoreboardContinue reading “Rewa’s late goal punishes Ba in Fiji FACT”

Fiji FACT: Lautoka claim narrow victory against Navua

After being defeated in the opening round of 2020 Fiji FACT, Lautoka and Navua came to the pitch focused on grabbing their first three points in the tournament – and the Bluez fared better in this important clash. Dave Radrigai opened the scoreboard for Lautoka after a nice pass by Edward Aaron in the 11thContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Lautoka claim narrow victory against Navua”

Team Wellington’s star Jack-Henry Sinclair to miss three months due to shoulder injury

Team Wellington is one of the two teams that are still unbeaten in 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the national football league in New Zealand. The team coached by Scott Hales is sharing the lead with Hamilton Wanderers with six points each. Despite the good start in the season, Hales will have to deal withContinue reading “Team Wellington’s star Jack-Henry Sinclair to miss three months due to shoulder injury”

Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League

The current top-tabled team of Solomon Islands’ S-League could not surpass the young squad of Central Coast FC. Led by important players such as Boni Pride and Anthony Talo, Henderson Eels scored first through the youngster Raphael Le’ai, but could not defend their lead until the final whistle. The newcomers in the national league CentralContinue reading “Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League”