Nasinu’s chances of remaining in the Vodafone Premier League is now hanging by a thread after losing to Ba 2-nil at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

The Men in Black edged the Giant Killers to increase their points on the standings by 23.

Nasinu put on a strong first-half performance to hold Ba to a nil-all draw in the first half.

Ba was the better half of the two, storming the second half and applying pressure on the Nasinu goal line.

Ba was rewarded with a penalty kick to Savenaca Nakalevu who netted the first goal of the match 8 minutes into the second half.

Ba continued their scoring momentum giving a chance to Samuela Drudru to score their second goal in the third quarter giving them a 2-nil lead over Nasinu.

Ba team technical adviser Imdad Ali says the team is slowly finding their rhythm.

“The performance I think it’s coming up. The boys are doing well, they’re combining together now and we are looking forward to the next game.”

Nasinu striker Isikeli Ratucava had several chances at goal but Ba maintained their strong defense until the final whistle.

Coach Tagi Vonolagi says it’s not over yet for the Giant-Killers.

“We had to defend in the second half and at the end it cost us the game, one penalty and a goal by Ba. It not over yet.”

Ba moves up to third place with 23 points while Nasinu remains in the last position with eight points.