Scott Wara produced a stoppage-time bicycle-kick to snatch victory for Bula FC, capping a remarkable comeback after the side had fallen two goals behind against South Island United. The centre-back’s spectacular finish in the final moments completed a turnaround that teammates and fans alike celebrated as a demonstration of the club’s resilience.
Bula FC had spent much of the match chasing the contest after conceding an early two-goal deficit. They worked their way back into the game through determined play and belief inside the dressing room before Wara delivered the decisive moment in stoppage time, rising to meet a delivery and connecting by instinct with a bicycle kick that flew past the keeper. The goal earned wild celebrations from the bench and the crowd and handed Bula a dramatic late winner.
“It’s the same thing I always say when we get chosen for these interviews — character, determination, teamwork,” Wara said afterwards. “The boys were unbelievable.” The defender, normally noted for his composure at the back, admitted the finish was more instinct than rehearsed. “I cramped up. I just put it in. I lifted my leg and it just hit the ball. I’ve never practised that before, probably won’t happen again. But you get these moments, you’ve got to cherish them.”
Wara also highlighted the squad’s belief even when the scoreboard read against them. “We were 2-0 down, but the boys were very positive and confident. You just keep trying, and it pays off,” he said. He singled out the role of supporters in turning the tide: “Amazing support. Even better to score a goal like that and win it for them.”
The result underlines Bula FC’s fighting spirit as they look to build momentum in their OFC Pro League campaign. Club officials and players will hope the comeback provides a psychological lift ahead of a busy period: the next round of the OFC Pro League is scheduled to be held in Fiji next month, bringing higher-stakes fixtures to home soil and fresh opportunities for Bula to consolidate their position.
For now, Wara’s acrobatic winner will be replayed in highlight reels and remembered as a defining moment in the club’s season — a single instant of improvisation that encapsulated a broader message from the squad about perseverance and unity. With the Pacific tournament returning to Fiji next month, Bula FC head into the home round buoyed by a victory that emphasises both their unpredictability and their capacity to fight until the final whistle.
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