Cuvu College achieved a remarkable 23-22 victory over Ratu Kadavulevu School in the second quarterfinal of the Vodafone Deans Under-18 competition, thanks to a surprising twist in the closing moments of the match.
RKS seemed to be in control of the game, leading 19-13 at halftime. They further increased their advantage with a penalty early in the second half. Nevertheless, Cuvu College fought back bravely.
As the clock wound down, Cuvu succeeded in scoring a vital try, narrowing the deficit to just one point. In a dramatic turn of events, RKS kicked the ball out of play, mistakenly believing they had secured the win. Officials then revised the score, declaring Cuvu College the true winners.
What initially appeared to be a victory for RKS led to momentary celebrations before the unforeseen outcome left them stunned. Cuvu’s determination ultimately paid off, allowing them to progress to the semi-finals while RKS is left to reflect on their near miss.