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Defending TIV Sagnam tournament champion Lautoka continues its impressive title defense journey.

The side survived to make the semi-final this morning after beating a determined New Zealand based Middlemore team 2-1 in the quarters.

Lautoka now faces Rifle Range which defeated Rewa 1-0 yesterday.

Also in the last four is Nadi which will take on rivals Ba in the second semi-final match.

The Jetsetters overcame Hamilton 5-3 while Ba edged Sydney also 5-3.