2022 Digicel Fiji FACT: Southerners fall; host undefeated

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Ba goalkeeper Sanaila Waqanicakau and defender Praneel Naidu work hard to stop Tailevu Naitasiri’s Epeli Valevou during their match in the Digicel Fiji Fact 2022 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. Picture: REINAL CHAND

Rewa, Nasinu, Tailevu-Naitasiri and Navua fell short of qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2022 Digicel Fiji FACT which is underway at Sigatoka’s Lawaqa Park.

As the last round of pool games unfold today, defending champion Suva will carry the hopes of southern fans into the last four.

Ba, Labasa, Nadroga and Nadi will have their fate decided today after they feature in their last pool games.

Lautoka played Rewa played in the last match of the day last night and needed a draw to qualify for the last four.

Fiji Football Association chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf said teams had lived up to expectations.

“We have had a great tournament so far. We have seen some great matches. Going into the last day, we have all the western teams including Labasa in contention while Suva is already through,” Yusuf said.

“Everything to play for, for a number of teams tomorrow(today) as they try and secure a spot in the last four. Host Nadroga is still undefeated and we expected a big crowd as they face Suva in the last match.”

The semi-finals and final of the tournament will be played at Lawaqa Park next Saturday and Sunday.

Fixtures today:

2pm Ba v Nasinu, 4pm Lautoka v Navua, 6pm Nadroga v Suva, 8pm Nadi v Labasa