Cakaudrove has secured a spot in the semi-final of the Royal Tea Ranadi for the first time, following a victory over Ba.
The vanua of Lalagavesi side narrowly edged Ba 24-23 in the quarter-final at Subrail Park in Labasa.
This historic win sets up a showdown with Macuata in the semi-final.
The scene was set for a clash of titans as Cakaudrove and Ba stepped onto the field, both determined to claim victory and advance to the next stage of the competition.
From the opening whistle, it was evident that this would be a tightly contested battle, with neither team willing to give an inch.
Cakaudrove drew first blood, quickly asserting their dominance with a flurry of attacking moves that left Ba scrambling to defend.
However, Ba proved to be resilient opponent, mounting a spirited fightback to level the scores and keep the contest finely balanced.
As the game progressed, the tension on the field was tense, with every pass, tackle, and shot at goal carrying immense significance.
Ba continued to press forward, buoyed by the support of their fans who had traveled far and wide to cheer them on.
But Cakaudrove refused to back down, matching their opponents blow for blow and refusing to let them pull away.
The scoreline seesawed back and forth, with both teams trading points in a relentless battle for supremacy.
In the dying minutes of the game, with the outcome hanging in the balance, it was Cakaudrove who managed to seize the initiative.
As the final whistle blew, signaling the end of the contest, Cakaudrove erupted into jubilant celebrations, their players embracing each other in joyous disbelief at what they had achieved.
For coach Ana Seru and her team, it was a moment of triumph that had been years in the making.
