Labasa put up a strong performance to beat Navua 2-1 in the Digicel Premier League at the ANZ Stadium in Suva today.

A foul to Navua in the 12th minute saw a chance for the Babasiga Lions to put them first on the scoreboard.

The long-range kick from Taniela Waqa from the left side landed in the direction of Siotame Kubu who headed the ball into the back of the net.

Navua got their chance from a free kick in the 30th minute, but Monit Chand couldn’t finish off the goal, landing it in the gloves of Labasa goalie Akuila Mateisuva.

The rain started to reside, and Labasa slowly found their momentum in the second half, with veteran Taniela Waqa adding another in the 59th minute to further their lead.

Navua’s Thomas Dunn scored the side’s lone goal in the final minute of play, but it wasn’t enough as the host walked away with the win.

Labasa Coach Ravneel Pratap says the focus now shifts to Sunday’s match against Nadi.

“They played well, we are going through a tough time when most of our players are out and some are going through injuries, but hats off to the boys they held their head up high and were able to get the victory today.”

Labasa will face Nadi on Sunday at 3pm at ANZ Stadium in Suva while Navua meets Ba at Churchill Park in Lautoka also at 3pm.

Also on Sunday, Rewa plays Nadroga at 3pm at Lawaqa Park and Suva battles Lautoka also at 3pm at the ANZ Stadium.

You can listen to the live commentaries of the Labasa/Nadi, Suva/Lautoka matches on Mirchi FM.