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Navua stuns defending champions Rewa 4-1 on penalties to reach IDC final

Navua stuns defending champions Rewa 4-1 on penalties to reach IDC final
A new champion will be crowned in the 86th FMF IDC Super Premier Division after Vantex Solutions Navua FC defeated defending champions Stratum/Lincoln Rewa FC 4-1 in a penalty shootout.

The closely contested semi-final remained locked at nil-all after regulation time, forcing the match into extra time.

Neither team managed to break the deadlock during the additional 30 minutes, with the match eventually decided by penalties.

Navua secured a 4-1 victory in the shootout to book their place in tomorrow's final, ending Rewa's hopes of retaining the Super Premier Division title.

Following the victory, Navua coach Rodeck Singh said he was delighted with his players' performance, praising them for following the game plan and delivering when it mattered most.

Singh revealed that he made a last-minute decision to bring on his experienced goalkeeper specifically for the penalty shootout, a move that proved crucial to Navua's victory.

He said the team was now hoping to bring the IDC title home to Navua.

Navua will now await the winner of the second semi-final between Dayals Steel Ba FC and Extra Supermarket Labasa FC, which is currently underway.

Meanwhile, three finals are scheduled for tomorrow across the different divisions.

In the Senior Division, Shah Group of Companies Dreketi FC will take on Bua FC at 9.30am, with both teams looking to claim the title.

The Premier Division final will see Seaqaqa FC face the Kiribati national football team at 12pm.

The tournament will conclude with the much-anticipated Super Premier Division final at 3pm tomorrow.
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