Ba and Tailevu Naitasiri battled to a spirited draw in Round 11 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at the Fiji FA Ground in Suva today.
The Men in Black secured an early lead in the first half when Peceli Sukabula remarkably scored directly from a corner kick. The ball took an unexpected bounce and slipped into the goal, surprising the Tailevu Naitasiri defense and highlighting a critical lapse in their match awareness.
In the second half, Tailevu Naitasiri’s Nischal Lal reignited his team’s hopes by equalizing in the 46th minute.
The match witnessed another dramatic moment when Tailevu Naitasiri’s Abhishek Deo broke past the goalkeeper only to miss an open goal, his shot flying over the crossbar and missing a crucial opportunity to score.
The match ultimately concluded with both teams settling for a draw.