Football

Lautoka, Labasa secure wins as Nadi and Nasinu share points

March 16, 2025 4:36 pm

[Photo Credit: Lautoka FC]

Round 4 of the Extra Supermarket Premier League delivered thrilling encounters, with Lautoka, Labasa and Nadroga securing crucial wins while Nadi and Nasinu played out a high-scoring draw.

Lautoka edged past Tavua 2-1 in a hard-fought contest.

Despite Tavua’s Vilitati Kautoga finding the net, Lautoka responded with goals from Usman Omede and Sekove Luma to claim the three points.
In a goal-fest at Prince Charles Park, Nadi and Nasinu played to an entertaining 3-3 draw.

Nadi’s Rusiate Matarerega bagged a brace, with Vinayak Rao adding another, but Nasinu’s Paul Francis stole the show with a hat-trick to ensure his side left with a point.
Labasa also enjoyed a dramatic win, defeating Navua FC 3-2.

Navua’s Arami Manumanubai and Ali Mekawir got on the scoresheet, but Labasa’s Rusiate Doidoi proved to be the difference, netting a stunning hat-trick to seal victory.

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Meanwhile, Sigatoka Electric Nadroga pulled off an impressive 3-2 win over Suva.

Suva’s Gagame Feni struck twice, but Nadroga fought back with goals from Siotame Kubu, William Valentine, and Sailimoni Ravonokula to secure the win.

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