Nadi’s emotional qualification to the semifinals in the Battle of the Giants, where they triumphed over the two-time champions Labasa, was a moment of pure joy for the players and their supporters.
Each of Nadi’s three goals was met with heartfelt celebration, involving everyone from the players on the bench to the Nadi association’s president, Mohin Rafiq, who ran to the sidelines to celebrate with the goal scorers.
In the aftermath, an emotional Coach Raj Dayal took a moment to compose himself before addressing the media.
“The players executed the game plan perfectly. We performed strongly in the group stages, and even without our team captain, the team held together remarkably well,” he explained.
Dayal’s gratitude for the support was palpable as he looked forward to the semifinals with hope.
“We are almost there. Thank you for all the support. Keep praying for us; hopefully, we can bring the glory to Nadi,” he stated.