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”

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”

Shivam Naidu: supporting Lautoka from the sideline in Fiji FACT

Lautoka did not have a good start in 2020 Fiji FACT, as the team coached by Anginesh Prasad was defeated by Nadi in the opening round of the tournament by 1-0. Now, the Bluez have just two games to bounce back in order to advance to the semifinals. One of the team’s major problems isContinue reading “Shivam Naidu: supporting Lautoka from the sideline in Fiji FACT”

Waranaivalu shines as Rewa smash Labasa in Fiji FACT

Battle of the Giants’ champions Rewa and Inter-District Championship’s champions Labasa met at ANZ Stadium in the first matchweek of 2020 Fiji FACT – one of the most important football tournaments in the country. Rewa had the biggest opportunity to score in the first half with Mohammed Khan‘s left foot, but his shot hammered theContinue reading “Waranaivalu shines as Rewa smash Labasa in Fiji FACT”