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Ba claim 2nd spot on DPL points table with a 2-1 win against Lautoka

Ba claim 2nd spot on DPL points table with a 2-1 win against Lautoka

By Dhanjay Deo
27/04/2022

Ba is now second on the Digicel Premier League points table after beating defending champions, Lautoka 2-1 at Churchill Park this evening.

Lautoka were reduced to 10 men early in the first half when Atonio Tuivuna was shown the red card for ill discipline.

Praneel Naidu struck first for Ba with a powerful free kick.

Ba continued to dominate the play and took full advantage of an extra player.

Nabil Begg increased Ba's lead midway in the first half through a neat left footer finish after quick counter attack by the Men in Black.

Ba comfortably led 2-0 at half-time.

Lautoka got a late goal through Sairusi Nalaubu.

Ba now has 18 points.

Suva is still leading the table with 23 points.

Lautoka is fifth with 9 points.

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