
Natabua High School snatched a dramatic 20–17 victory over Marist Brothers High School in their Vodafone Deans U18 quarterfinal, with Suliasi Totopo landing a match-winning penalty on the stroke of full-time.
Natabua struck first through Sairusi Seru in the 10th minute, before Totopo added a penalty to extend the lead.
Marist hit back in the 33rd minute when Viliame Elo crossed, cutting the halftime deficit to 10–7.
The Lautoka-based side started the second half strongly, Ropate Varani scoring in the 42nd minute to restore their advantage.
Marist replied through a penalty from Asi Fuli before Semi Kamikamica levelled the match with a try in the 68th minute, setting up a tense finish.
With the scores locked in the dying moments, Natabua earned a penalty deep in Marist territory.
Totopo held his nerve to slot the kick, sending Natabua into the semifinals and breaking Marist hearts.
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