The Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba football team faced an early exit from the Bic Fiji FACT tournament due to a lack of scoring opportunities, following a 1-0 loss to Rewa and a 2-0 defeat against Lautoka. Team director Yunus Khalik expressed disappointment over the missed chances, stating, “When you don’t score, you don’t win,” highlighting this as a crucial weakness in their performance.
Despite the setbacks, Khalik remains optimistic about the team’s future. He noted the young talent within the squad and expressed confidence in their ability to regroup, saying, “We have a lot of young players coming up, we’ll pick up from here and make a winning combination again.” Looking ahead, the team is aiming for a strong finish in the tournament, with a focus on their next match against Navua, where they hope to perform at their utmost.
The recent matches saw Lautoka’s captain Saula Waqa scoring a stunning goal that broke a deadlock in the 64th minute against Ba, followed by another goal from Simione Nabenu in the 86th minute, sealing the victory. While the outcomes of these games were disappointing for Ba, it has been evident across the tournament that the competitive nature of Fijian football continues to thrive.
As the tournament progresses, there remains hope for teams like Ba as they look to refine their strategies and improve their fortunes in upcoming leagues. Fans can look forward to seeing how these young players evolve, with a bright future on the horizon for Ba’s football team.
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