Joji Nasova scored a double to assist the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side to seal their first win in the HSBC Perth 7s tournament after defeating Kenya 21-14.
The Kenyans started on a high with two converted tries from Nygel Pettersan Amaitsa and Samuel Asati to lead 14-0.
Fiji bounced back through Nasova’s first try in the final minutes of the first half to close the gap to a 14-7 game.
Joseva Talacolo and Nasova scored a try each in the second half to seal Fiji’s win.
Meanwhile, Fiji lost to Uruguay 24-17 in their first pool match.
Fiji will take on New Zealand at 4.22pm today in their last pool match.
In other results, Uruguay beat New Zealand 17-14, Argentina defeated Australia 31-26, South Africa beat the USA 24-19, and Spain beat Great Britain 12-7.
The Men’s Cup quarter finals will kick off at 9.27 tonight, the semi finals will be at 7.05pm tomorrow, and the cup final will kick off at 11.35pm tomorrow.
Fiji vs Kenya
Kick-off: Fiji
3’ Fiji survives a wave of attack from Kenya. FJ 0-0 KEN
4' Try to Kenya. Nygel Pettersan Amaitsa. FJ 0-7 KEN
5’ Try to Kenya. Samuel Asati. FJ 0-14 KEN
6’ Try to Fiji. Joji Nasova. FJ 7-14 KEN
HT: FJ 7-14 KEN
2nd Half Kick off- Kenya
9’ Try to Fiji. Joseva Talacolo. FJ 14-14 KEN
12’ Kenya keeps the pressure on Fiji. FJ 14-14 KEN
13’ Try to Fiji. Joji Nasova. FJ 21-14 KEN
Full time Fj 21 KEN 14
