A 10 men Lautoka soccer team shocked hosts and defending champions Rewa 4-3 in the second semifinal of the Inkk Mobile BOG at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Lautoka will now face Labasa in the final.
Lautoka’s veteran defender Peni Finau was given the marching orders after dangerous play.
It was a lacklustre affair as the Delta Tigers lost despite having an extra man in front of the home crowd.
Both teams were locked at nil-all till full-time as the match was forced into extra spell and then to penalty shootout.
Rewa had an advantage when Lautoka player Josefata Dugucagi’s first penalty kick was saved by experienced goal keeper Simione Tamanisau while veteran Lorima Dau made it 1-0.
Lautoka did not get disheartened as Zibraaz Saheb made it 1-1.
The other scorers for Lautoka were Jone Vono Junior, Lisari Qalica and Dave Radrigai.
Rewa’s Epeli Saukuru managed to score with Simione Maikali while Amani Makoe and Misaele Draunibaka missed crucial kicks.
In the second semifinal, Labasa came from behind to outclass Suva 4-1 in a fast pace exciting clash.
Goals for Labasa were scored by Ilisoni Logaivou, Ravinesh Karan Singh struck twice while young Ratu Anare managed to score one.
Suva’s lone goal was scored by Setareki Hughes.
The Labasa vs Lautoka final will be played at 3pm tomorrow and you can catch the live commentary on Radio Sargam on 103.4 FM.
