Fiji FACT 2023 | Lautoka holds Ba to top Pool A

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. Lautoka’s goal keeper Joela Biuvanua collides with Ba during the Digicel Fiji FACT at HFC Bank Stadium yesterday. Picture; JONA KONATACI

The Lautoka football side topped Group A of the 2023 Digicel Fiji FACT with seven points from three matches.

The Ronil Kumar-coached side edged Ba on goal difference as the Men in Black also finished on seven points.

Lautoka had a plus three goal difference while Ba had a positive goal difference of two, the latter finishing as runners up.

In their last pool match yesterday, Ba and Lautoka played to a 1-all draw.

Goal-less at halftime, Lautoka drew first blood when Nigerian import Usman Omede put them ahead.

National Under-20 rep Nabil Begg equalised for Ba minutes later as both teams remain undefeated in the tournament.

Lautoka will face Labasa in the semi-finals next Saturday.

Teams

Lautoka: Joela Biuwvanua, Zibraaz Sahib, Maciu Tuinuku, Antonio Tuivuna, Marika Rawasoi, Aporosa Yada, Sairusi Nalaubu, Sterling Vasconcellos, Usman Omede, Poasa Bainivalu, Sakaria Naisua

Ba: Tevita Koroi, Praneel Naidu, Malakai Rere, Jonetani Newa, Raj Pillay, Rahul Naresh, Nabil Begg, Savenaca Nakalevu, Suliano Tawanakoro, Samuela Navoce, Carlos Raffa