Taina Basiyalo 
[Photo Credit: Fiji FA]
Seventeen-year-old Jason Dau dedicated his match-winning performance to his family and coaches after guiding Tailevu Naitasiri back to the Extra Super Premier League.
Tailevu Naitasiri sealed their return to the top flight after edging Seaqaqa 1-0 in the second-leg playoff at Subrail Park in Labasa yesterday.
Dau says he went into the match believing he would be able to make a difference ,and he did just that.
“First of all, I want to thank Allah Almighty for giving us the strength today. Without Him, we could not have won. I also want to thank my parents, grandparents, and coaches for preparing me and believing in me. I told myself I could score and help our team advance, and it happened.”
Dau scored the decisive goal in the 30th minute, giving his side a 2-0 aggregate victory, having also scored in the first leg.
Backed by a vocal home crowd, Seaqaqa pushed hard for an equaliser, but Tailevu Naitasiri’s defence held firm to secure promotion.
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