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Navua to face Ba in Fiji FACT final

Navua to face Ba in Fiji FACT final

Navua will take on Ba in the final of the BiC Fiji FACT final after defeating Lautoka 2-1 in an exciting semi-final clash as Subrail Park.


Both teams played entertaining football in the first half, creating several chances, but neither side was able to find the back of the net as the match remained scoreless at halftime.


Lautoka came out strongly after the break and earned a penalty early in the second half. 


Striker Rusiate Matererega calmly converted from the spot to give the Blues a 1-0 lead.


Navua responded positively, increasing the pressure on Lautoka's defence. 


Their persistence paid off when Thomas Dunn scored the equaliser to make it 1-1.


The match remained deadlocked at full-time, forcing extra time.


In the second spell of extra time, Thomas Dunn struck again with the winning goal and send Navua into the final with a 2-1 victory.


Lautoka continued to press in search of another equaliser, but Navua's defence stood firm to deny every opportunity.


 Navua coach Roderic Singh praised his players for their determination.


Sigh says the boys were outstanding and even  after going a goal down, they never lost hope. 


He says they kept believing, kept applying the pressure, and deserved the win. 


Singh has dedicated the victory to his wife.


Ba beat Labasa 1-0 in the first semi-final.


Navua will now face Ba at 3 this afternoon.

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