Nadi is the new winner of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy

Wing, Vilikesa Driu ran past few Namosi defenders to score the winning try as Nadi edged Namosi 22-21 to win the Farebrother Sullivan Challenge Trophy at the ANZ Stadium.

Nadi played more than 20 minutes with 14 men as halfback, Anasa Vuatalevu was red carded in the 56th minute for stomping on a Namosi player.

Nadi’s openside flanker, Vilive Miramira ran 50m to score an intercept try for Nadi in the 14th minute as Nadi led 7-0 after a successful conversion from Sela Toga.

The Westerners led 7-0 till the 38th minute when Namosi got their first try through prop, Aseri Robarobalevu after some good exchanges inside Nadi’s 22.

Both teams were locked 7-7 at half-time.

Nadi started the second half strongly and fullback, Sela Toga got a cut out pass and scored the second try for Nadi in the 43rd minute.

Namosi kept themselves in the game and got a try in the 49th minute when Alivereti Rabukawaqa powered over the try-line.

Namosi took the lead for the first time in the 51st minute when lapse of concentration in the Nadi defence saw Kalaveti Ravouvou touching down the try-line.

Nadi did not look tired playing with 14 men for over 20 minutes and prevailed in the end through Driu’s winning try.

Nadi will now face Tailevu in the next challenge.

Final result. Nadi 22-21 Namosi. Nadi is the new winner of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy!

78^th minute. Nadi miss the conversion. 

76^th minute. Nadi 22-21 Namosi. Vilikesa Driu runs past few Namosi defenders to score in the corner for Nadi.

73^rd minute. Namosi 21-17 Nadi. Namosi doing everything to keep 14 men Nadi at bay. Some wrong decisions costing Nadi.

62^nd minute. Namosi 21-17 Nadi. Sela Toga successful with the penalty.

61^st minute. Nadi get a penalty right in front.

56^th minute. Nadi halfback, Anasa Vuatalevu red carded for stomping on a Namosi player.

54^th minute. Namosi’s Eparama Luvata yellow carded for a high tackle.

53^rd minute. Namosi 21-14 Nadi. Vatemo Ravouvou unsuccessful with the penalty.

52^nd minute. Namosi 21-14 Nadi. Alivereti Veitokani successful with the penalty.

51^st minute. Namosi 19-14 Nadi. Lapse of concentration in Nadi defence saw Kalaveti Ravouvou scoring a try for Namosi.

50^th minute. Nadi 14-14 Namosi. Alivereti Veitoka successful with the conversion.

49^th minute. Nadi 14-12 Namosi. Alivereti Rabukawaqa powers his way over Nadi try-line.

44^th minute. Nadi 14-7 Namosi. Vatemo Ravouvou successful with the conversion from an acute angle.

43^rd minute. Nadi 12-7 Namosi. Fullback, Sela Toga gets a cut out pass and scores the second try for Nadi.

41nd minute. Nadi camping inside Namosi’s 22 and win a penalty. They opt for a scrum 5m away from try-line.

Second half kicks off. Nadi 7-7 Namosi.

Half-time. Nadi 7-7 Namosi.

39^th minute. Nadi 7-7 Namosi. Alivereti Veitokani successful with the conversion.

38^th Nadi 7-5 Namosi. Prop, Aseri Robarobalevu gets Namosi first try after some good exchanges inside Nadi’s 22.

35^th minute. Nadi 7-0 Namosi. Namosi crossed the try-line but referee disallows try as there was double movement to get the ball over the try-line.

32^nd minute. Nadi offside on their 22m line. Namosi get a penalty.

29^th minute. Nadi 7-0. Namosi’s Sela Toga unsuccessful with the penalty kick.

28^th minute. Nadi get a penalty inside Namosi territory. Discipline letting Namosi down.

20^th minute. Nadi 7-0 Namosi. Vilive Miramira powers over the Namosi try-line but try not given as a forward pass was picked up at the half-way mark.

18^th minute. Nadi 7-0 Namosi. Alivereti Veitokani can’t convert a penalty.

15^th minute Nadi 7-0 Namosi. Nadi’s Sela Toga converts the try.

14^th minute Nadi 5-0 Namosi. Openside flanker, Vilive Miramira runs 50m to score an intercept try for Nadi

9^th minute Nadi win a penalty at the breakdown.

5^th minute Namosi 0-0 Nadi. Nadi’s Vatemo Ravouvou involved with some good exchanges as Nadi now come midway inside Namosi territory.

1^st minute Peni Matawalu crosses the try-line for Namosi after some magic from Alivereti Veitokani but try not given as the referee spotted obstruction.

Nadi kick off the first half at the ANZ Stadium.

Olympic gold medalist, Vatemo Ravouvou to start for Nadi.

Namosi to face Nadi at 3pm today at the ANZ Stadium in the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge and Skipper Cup.

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