Lautoka out to win first FACT title in 20 years

Soccer

Lautoka out to win first FACT title in 20 years

By Shanil Singh

02/06/2022

[Photo:Fiji Football Association]

The Baker’s Fresh Biscuit Crackers Lautoka soccer team will looking to break its 20-year drought in the Digicel Fiji FACT this weekend.

Lautoka last won the title in 2000 when they beat Nadroga 2-0 in the final.

Coach, Anginesh Prasad says their loss against Navua in their last pool match will not diminish the morale of the team.

Prasad says they will be working on their game plan to counter Suva in the semifinal who have a number of experienced players.

Lautoka will take on Suva in the second semifinal at 5pm this Saturday while Labasa plays Ba at 2.30pm in the first semifinal at Lawaqa Park.

The final will be played at 3pm Sunday.

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