Minnows Navua created a major upset in the Vodafone Premier League after beating favourites Rewa 2-0 at the Uprising Sports Centre.
Minnows Navua created a major upset in the Vodafone Premier League after beating favourites Rewa 2-0 at the Uprising Sports Centre.
It was a father and his son that scored the Navua goals which gave them the much-needed win with two more rounds remaining.
Navua meant business from the first whistle applying continuous pressure on the Delta Tigers and taking every available opportunity.
It wasn’t until the 20th minute that the hosts struck with Suliano Doli kicking the ball from the far corner which sailed to the back of the net.
A foul on Alfred Ali by Rewa’s Josateki Tamudu in the 84th minute gave Navua the opportunity to extend their lead with Doli’s dad Apisai Smith stepping up and netting their second goal via a penalty.
A standout player for Navua today was goalkeeper Josaia Ratu who caused heartaches for Rewa and its fans.
Ratu stopped a few attempts by Rewa as Navua keeps their hopes alive of staying in the premier division next season
The Navua goalkeeper denied Gabiriele Matanisiga twice in the match.
Rewa came into the match as the table leaders while Navua was the last-placed team.
However, Navua is now seventh on the VPL standings with 10 points and Nasinu is at the bottom with eight points.
Rewa has dropped to second place with 23 points following their 2-0 loss to Navua.
In another match, the Flow Valves Suva football team is the new VPL leaders after thrashing AMPS Industries Nasinu 5-nil at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
Suva strikers Christopher Wasasala and Sairusi Nalaubu were in devastating form as Nasinu defenders could not match up with their speed.
Wasasala and Nalaubu scored a double each while Iosefo Verevo netted the fifth.
The Capital City side led 4-0 at half time.
Suva Coach Babs Khan praised their strikers for putting in the hard work throughout the game.
“All we wanted to do is get ball possession and as soon as got the ball we wanted to work on counter and thanks to the strikers they really worked hard and they have been working hard all week.”
The Whites displayed great football skills and one-two passes to create several scoring opportunities but could not score more goals.
