The action-packed Fiji Bitter Yalovata Sevens tournament continues to unfold at Nasau Park in Levuka, with yesterday’s elimination round setting the stage for thrilling quarter-final matchups today.
In the Police elimination round, a series of hard-fought matches determined the final teams vying for a place in the cup quarter-finals. The standout result saw Police Blue edge out Brothers 12-7, while Gumatua Brothers were narrowly defeated by Bay Fresh Gaunavou, losing 12-17. Vacalea Brothers had an impressive 14-0 victory over Wairiki Brothers, and Bularoos triumphed with a 7-0 win over CCSL Suva Stallion Henibua.
Meanwhile, in other encounters, BLK St John Draiba went down 5-10 to Imat Gau Kacau, and BLK Lavidi Brothers dominated Gideon Brothers, securing a commanding 19-0 victory. Wardens Gold showcased their strength, overwhelming West Coast Drifters 21-0, while Chillbar Lami Cavaliers triumphed 10-5 over Bureta Young Boys.
As the competition heats up, the finals will commence today, with the following quarterfinal matchups confirmed:
Main Cup quarter-finals: Police Blue vs Imat Gau Kacau, Chillbar Lami Cavaliers vs Bularoos Rugby, Wardens Gold vs Vacalea Boys, BLK Lavidi Brothers vs Bay Fresh Gaunavou,
Men’s Bowl quarter-finals: Brothers 7s vs BLK St. John Draiba, Bureta Young Boys vs CCSL Suva Stallion, West Coast Drifters vs Wairiki Brothers, Gideon Brothers vs Gumatua
Men’s Shield quarter-finals: BLK Caucau vs Marist CYM, Newborn Brothers vs Yalovata Blue, Qereqere Sevens vs First Capital Brothers, Matababani Young Boys vs Yalovata Gold
Under-21 Cup quarter-finals: Bureta Young Boys vs Naduruniu, Village Boys vs Nayavu Young Brothers, Aqua Pro Savuiqali vs Seventy by Seven Waqavuka, TEMC Birdland Bros vs Newlight Brothers
Under-21 Bowl semi-final: Yalovata vs Matababani, Nasaumatua vs Duiyasana
