Paradise Seafood Supplies Lautoka achieved a narrow 2-1 victory over Sigatoka Electric Nadroga in their Extra Battle of the Giants match. However, this win came with concerns as several players suffered injuries on the field.
Notably, Manasa Nawakula, a key player for Lautoka, had to be stretchered off after a hard collision with the goalpost while making attacking efforts. Additionally, two other players required medical attention during the match, raising worries for the defending champions about their squad depth as they progress in the tournament.
Despite these setbacks, Lautoka secured three valuable points thanks to the impressive performance of Mohammed Shazil Ali, who scored two crucial goals—one of which came during injury time to clinch the win. Ali, later recognized as the Extra Player of the Match, acknowledged the injury situation but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to adapt. He shared, “All the players are equally good, so I don’t think it will have much of an impact,” underlining a sense of resilience within the squad.
Lautoka will be facing Ba today in their next match, while Nadroga is set to compete against Labasa. Both teams are eager to sustain their momentum as this tournament progresses.
This match highlights not only the competitive spirit within the tournament but also showcases the ability of teams to rise above challenges, further bolstering fans’ hopes for exciting battles ahead.
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