Inter District champions Labasa are set to kick off the 2024 Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup in Lautoka with an exciting match against the USA All Stars on Thursday, November 28. The showdown, scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM, is highly anticipated due to the strong reputation of the Babasiga Lions and the presence of talented guest players on the USA squad.
Following the initial match, an official opening ceremony for the tournament will take place. The day’s schedule features several thrilling matchups, including Navua, known for their consistency and growth, challenging the skilled AuFFI All Stars at 6:15 PM.
In a highly competitive feature matchup at 7:30 PM, national league champions Rewa will face off against last year’s champions, the Auckland All Stars. The day’s final match at 8:45 PM will see the champions of Fiji FACT and the Battle of Giants, Lautoka, going up against last season’s runners-up, the Manukau All Stars.
Group matches are set to continue through Friday and Saturday, culminating in the semifinals and finals on Sunday.
The full fixtures for the tournament are as follows:
**Thursday, November 28:**
– 4:30 PM: Labasa vs USA All Stars
– 6:15 PM: Navua vs AuFFI All Stars
– 7:30 PM: Rewa vs Auckland All Stars
– 8:45 PM: Lautoka vs Manukau All Stars
**Friday, November 29:**
– 4:30 PM: Auckland All Stars vs USA All Stars
– 5:45 PM: Labasa vs Rewa
– 7:00 PM: AuFFI All Stars vs Manukau All Stars
– 8:15 PM: Lautoka vs Navua
**Saturday, November 30:**
– 3:00 PM: Rewa vs USA All Stars
– 4:15 PM: Navua vs Manukau All Stars
– 5:30 PM: Labasa vs Auckland All Stars
– 6:45 PM: Lautoka vs AuFFI All Stars
**Sunday, December 1:**
– 9:00 AM: Semifinal 1 (Winner GA vs Runner-up GB)
– 10:30 AM: Semifinal 2 (Winner GB vs Runner-up GA)
– 3:00 PM: Grand Final
This tournament not only showcases local talent but also brings exciting international flair to the matches, promising a weekend filled with competitive spirit and sportsmanship. Fans can look forward to an engaging event that highlights the vibrancy of Pacific football.
Overall, the 2024 Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup is shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of football talent and community spirit, with plenty of opportunities for teams to display their skills on a big stage.
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