The 2024 Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup is set to commence in Lautoka, with defending Inter District champions, Labasa, taking on the USA All Stars on Thursday, November 28. The highly anticipated match will start at 4:30 PM and promises to deliver thrilling action, as Labasa, known as the Babasiga Lions, will face a formidable USA squad featuring notable guest players.
Following the opening match, there will be an official tournament inauguration. The event will also showcase other highly competitive matches, including Navua testing their skills against the AuFFI All Stars at 6:15 PM, while national league champions, Rewa, will meet the reigning Auckland All Stars in the highlight match of Day 1 at 7:30 PM. The final match of the day will see Lautoka face last year’s runners-up, Manukau All Stars, at 8:45 PM.
Group matches are scheduled to continue throughout Friday and Saturday, culminating in semifinals and a grand finale on Sunday, December 1.
Here’s a breakdown of the complete match schedule:
**Thursday, November 28:**
– 4:30 PM – Labasa vs USA All Stars
– 6:15 PM – Navua vs AuFFI All Stars
– 7:30 PM – Rewa vs Auckland All Stars
– 8:45 PM – Lautoka vs Manukau All Stars
**Friday, November 29:**
– 4:30 PM – Auckland All Stars vs USA All Stars
– 5:45 PM – Labasa vs Rewa
– 7:00 PM – AuFFI All Stars vs Manukau All Stars
– 8:15 PM – Lautoka vs Navua
**Saturday, November 30:**
– 3:00 PM – Rewa vs USA All Stars
– 4:15 PM – Navua vs Manukau All Stars
– 5:30 PM – Labasa vs Auckland All Stars
– 6:45 PM – Lautoka vs AuFFI All Stars
**Sunday, December 1:**
– 9:00 AM – Semifinal 1 (Winner GA vs Runner-up GB)
– 10:30 AM – Semifinal 2 (Winner GB vs Runner-up GA)
– 3:00 PM – Grand Final
As the tournament approaches, excitement is building among fans and players alike for what promises to be a captivating celebration of Pacific football. This event not only showcases skilled teams but also strengthens community ties and boosts local interest in the sport.
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