Simran Chand 
Navua FC delivered a spirited performance to edge out Flick Lautoka FC with a narrow 1-0 win in the second group match of Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup 2024 clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
Zainal Ali was the hero for Navua, scoring the decisive goal in the second half to put his side ahead.
Despite Lautoka’s relentless efforts to equalize, including several close misses by Saula Waqa, Navua’s resolute defense held firm under pressure.
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Zainal Ali
With this crucial win, Navua secures three valuable points, leaving the hosts with plenty to ponder as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | ||||||||
| LAUTOKA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| NAVUA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AUSTRALIA ALLSTARS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| MANUKAU ALLSTARS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 |
| GROUP B | ||||||||
| LABASA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| USA ALLSTARS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| AUCKLAND ALLSTARS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| REWA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| DATE & DAY | TIME | TEAM 1 | SCORE | TEAM 2 | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Churchill Park | ||||
| 28 Nov - Thursday | 4:30PM | LABASA | 1 - 1 | USA ALLSTARS | Group B |
| 28 Nov - Thursday | 5:45PM | Official Opening | |||
| 28 Nov - Thursday | 6:15PM | AUSTRALIA ALLSTARS | 2 - 1 | NAVUA | Group A |
| 28 Nov - Thursday | 7:30PM | REWA | 1 -2 | AUCKLAND ALLSTARS | Group B |
| 28 Nov - Thursday | 8:45PM | LAUTOKA | 4 - 2 | MANUKAU ALLSTARS | Group A |
| DAY 2 | Churchill Park | ||||
| 29 Nov - Friday | 4:30PM | AUCKLAND ALLSTARS | 0 - 1 | USA ALLSTARS | Group B |
| 29 Nov - Friday | 5:45PM | LABASA | 1 - 0 | REWA | Group B |
| 29 Nov - Friday | 7:00PM | AUSTRALIA ALLSTARS | 2 - 3 | MANUKAU ALLSTARS | Group A |
| 29 Nov - Friday | 8:15PM | LAUTOKA | 0 - 1 | NAVUA | Group A |
| DAY 3 | Churchill Park | ||||
| 30 Nov - Saturday | 3:00PM | REWA | - | USA ALLSTARS | Group B |
| 30 Nov - Saturday | 4:15PM | NAVUA | - | MANUKAU ALLSTARS | Group A |
| 30 Nov - Saturday | 5:30PM | LABASA | - | AUCKLAND ALLSTARS | Group B |
| 30 Nov - Saturday | 6:45PM | LAUTOKA | - | AUSTRALIA ALLSTARS | Group A |
| DAY 4 | Churchill Park | ||||
| 01 Dec - Sunday | 9:00AM | WINNER GA | - | RUNNER-UP GB | Semi-final 1 |
| 01 Dec - Sunday | 10:30AM | WINNER GB | - | RUNNER-UP GA | Semi-final 2 |
| 01 Dec - Sunday | 3:00PM | WINNER SF1 | - | WINNER SF2 | FINAL |
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