Rewa have claimed the 2025 FMF Inter-District Championship title after defeating Ba in front of their home crowd at 4R Stadium, Govind Park this afternoon.
Despite being reduced to ten men after Kavaia Rawaqa was shown a red card in the second half, Rewa held their nerve as Patrick Joseph converted a crucial penalty to put the Delta Tigers ahead.
Moments later, captain Tevita Waranaivalu was stretchered off the field following a tackle from Ba’s Praneel Naidu, who was also sent off with a red card.
He was replaced by Josaia Sela.
It was a fiery, emotional final that ended with Rewa lifting the prestigious IDC trophy after 15 years, breaking Ba hearts on their home turf.
An emotional Rewa Assistant Coach Priyant Manu says it was a tough match but they managed to pull through.
He has dedicated the win to the fans, especially for those who travelled from overseas and from Nausori.
Rewa’s Gabrieli Matanisiga was the Player of the Tournament.
The Delta Tigers’ John Orobulu won the Golden Boot, while their goalkeeper James Pillay won the Golden Gloves.
