The HLB Mann Judd Suva side has successfully defended the Vodafone Futsal Inter-District Championship title.

This is after they defeated Pasifika Tents, Taxis & Tours Lami 3-1 in the final at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva.

The Whites made it three in a row since winning the title in 2018.

Akitesh Kumar opened the account for Suva netting a goal for an early 1-nil lead.

Lami quickly caught up with the equalizer to Manasa Levaci.

However, Deepal Singh’s power strike sailed past the Lami goalkeeper to put Suva on a 2-1 lead at halftime.

The second half didn’t fall short of speed and tactic play as both teams pressed to find goal.

Lami had several chances but Suva goalkeeper Shameet Kumar was on his toes not allowing any goal against him in the second half.

Tactic play by Suva paid off with Deepal Singh getting his double.

Suva held on to the 3-1 lead to claim the win.

Coach Vishal Nadan says their hardwork has paid off.

“My players they really put it out there. Every last bit of strength they had, they just gave it all so we made a lot of sacrifices coming into this tournament and it has paid off and that’s the best part about it.”

It’s a double celebration for Suva winning back-to-back titles, claiming both the Vodafone Fiji FACT and the Futsal IDC trophy.