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Nadroga retains Farebrother Trophy

Nadroga retains Farebrother Trophy

By Meli Tavaga and Semi Turaga
05/09/2015
Nadroga players with the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after beating Vatukaula.

A full 80 minute performance from BLK Nadroga saw them retain the HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy this afternoon and leaving Vatukoula with a unchallenged 56-11 thumping.

Nadroga led 16-6 at half time after a try from Nemani Raiwalui and 3 penalties from Kiliaci Vuibau.

The Stallions scored four more tries in the second half to seal the victory.

Nadroga will meet Naitasiri next Saturday.

Meanwhile, Malolo will meet Cakaudrove in the final of the Vodafone Rugby Trophy competition next week.

Cakaudrove defeated Nanukuloa 13-10 in the first semifinal while Malolo hammered Rewa 51-13 in the second semifinal.

 

NADROGA VS VATUKOULA MATCH OVERVIEW

1st min    - Emori Waqa penalty ( Vatukoula 3 / Nadroga 0 )

5th min    - Tikilaci Vuibau penalty ( Vatukoula 3 / Nadroga 3 )

7th min    - Emori Waqa penalty ( Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 3 )

10th min   - Tikilaci Vuibau ( Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 6 )

34th min   - TRY Nemani Raiwalui. Conversion by Tikilaci Vuibau (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 13)

38th min   - Tikilaci Vuibau penalty (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 16)

HALF TIME - Nadroga 16 / Vatukoula 6

45th min   - PENALTY TRY - Nadroga (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 23)

50th min   - TRY - Nemani Raiwalui . Conversion by Tikilaci Vuibau (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 30)

59th min  - TRY - Timoci Sauvoli. Conversion by Tikilaci Vuibau. (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 37 )

60th min  - TRY, Peni Naulago - (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 44)

71th min - TRY, Luke Tirimaidoka (Vatukoula 6 / Nadroga 49)

78th min   - TRY to Vatukoula , Atunaisa Livanalagi.  (Vatukoula 11 / Nadroga 49)

          - Luke Tirimaidoka yellow card.

79th min   - TRY Timoci Sauvoli (Vatukoula 11 / Nadroga 56)

FULL TIME - Nadroga 56 / Vatukoula 11

Nadroga team

Nadroga teamlist:
Penijamini Makutu, Seru Cakobau, Alivereti Bure, Sailosi Dawai, Manoa Tamaya, Lekima Draki, Luke Tirimaidoka, Eremasi Radrodro, Nemani Raiwalui, Josese Kurokavu, Mijieli Nacagilevu, Tomasi Lotawa, Ifereimi Tovilevu,Iliesa Takelo, Tikilaci Vuibau

Reserves: Apete Salawaqavuka, Timoci Sauvoli, Luke Salaba, Samisoni Navatu, Peni Naulago, Rupeni Rabici, Aporosa Duwai, Apete Daveta

Vatukaula team

Vatukoula teamlist:
Vilivo Namoceica, Lario Koroi, Saimoni Nadore, Malakai Bari, Mataiasi Ucutabua, Meli Baivatu, Timoci Ratu, John Dyer, Emori Waqa, Meli Nakarawa, Rusiate Matai, Sakiusa Tavodi, Saimoni Tuilaucala, Jese Robuli Rinakama,
Kitione Ratu

Reserves: Manu Peckham, Rusiate Delai, Iliaseri Roko, Emosi Batiniu, Malakai Namalo, Atunaisa Livanalagi, Leone Ratulevu, Josaia Qumi

 

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