Football

Labasa thumps star-studded Suva

October 15, 2024 5:42 pm

Action from the Labasa vs Suva clash

Extra Supermarket Labasa kicked off their 2024 FMF IDC campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Flick Hygiene Suva in their opening Group A match.

Labasa took the lead with a well-executed header by Joeli Ranitu, assisted by a cross from Joe Moses.

However, Suva equalized before halftime with a penalty from Christopher Wasasala, sending the teams into the break tied at 1-1.

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Labasa came out strong in the second half, with Taniela Waqa stunning Suva’s goalkeeper Akuila Mateisuva with a powerful shot from just outside the 18-yard box, putting Labasa back in the lead.

The third and final goal came from Solomon international Fordney Junior, who displayed individual brilliance by outpacing Suva’s defense to score a beautiful goal, sealing the victory for Labasa.

The 2024 IDC is currently held at Churchill Park in Lautoka and you can listen to the LIVE commentaries of selected matches on MIRCHI FM.