Tailevu Naitasiri wins FACT opener

Tailevu Naitasiri registered a 2-1 win over Nasinu in the first match of the 2022 Digicel Fiji FACT at the ANZ Stadium in Suva today.

The Nigel Khan coached side played with a lot of focus and determination, and it only took them three minutes to get on the score-board.

A well taken free-kick by Mohammed Naizal was headed in by striker Epeli Valevou, leaving the Nasinu defenders and goalkeeper Viliame Rakuro stunned.

Nasinu threated with some attacking moves but Taniela Rakariva, Jasnit Vikash and Ni-Vanuatu attacker Douglas Willietien failed with their attempts as Tailevu Naitasiri led 1-0 at the break.

Captain Nasoni Mereke got the leveler for Nasinu in the 71st minute after heading in a well curled free-kick from defender Semi Tabaiwalu.

Hardworking attacker Abhishek Deo became the hero for Tailevu Naitasiri after finding the back of the net with a powerful shot in the 93rd minute.

The teams:

Security Systems Management Tailevu Naitasiri- Jason Rokovucake (GK), Vilimone Bakeilevuka, Josua Raqamu, Sairusi Qiolevu, Mohammed Naizal, Sikeli Tuiloma, Abhishek Deo, Jone Naraba, Rusiate Qio (C), Epeli Valevou, Asaeli Tuidau.

Reserves: Simione Tamanisau, Prashant Chand, Evander Nasova, Ratu Roseru, Ratu Simione Rage, Sailosi Rayaqona, Pravil Singh. Kavinesh Lal. Turendran Kumar, Darien Khan, Jone Senikibou.

Nasinu- Viliame Rakuro (GK), Nasoni Mereke (C), Ravikash Krishna, Vilikesa Sowani, Nathan Hussain, Taniela Rakariva, Jasnit Vikash, Geary Kubu, Jonetani Buksh, Douglas Willietein, Semi Tabaiwalu.

Reserves: Shaneel Naidu, Anushil Prasad, Alvish Ram, Ryan Chandra, Tani Tanabose, Mohammed Rasasa, Vyas Prasad, Iliesa Rakuka, Filipe Kaufuti, Manit Lal.

By Reginald Chandar