Football

Junior Bula Boys shine in NZ

August 25, 2022 5:31 am

Fiji Junior Bula boys beat Auckland City Under-19 team, 4-3 in the build-up match for the 2022 OFC U19 Championship last night. 

A dominant first half with four goals earned them famous victory over the City boys at the Croatian Cultural Society, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Oliver McFadyen scored a brace of goals, causing a few headaches to the City defence.

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Marcus Lal and Fataul Raheem also got themselves on the scoresheet.

Auckland City made a strong secondhalf comeback to close the gap to a on goal difference, missing a penalty chance but soon made up for it via a free kick.

National coach Flemming Serristlve was proud of the effort by the boys but emphasized disappointment in the way the 2 easy goals were conceded.

Next up on Wednesday is the NZ U19 All Whites.