Lautoka’s first-choice goalkeeper Viliame Tabucala is doubtful for their Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice-Cream Battle of the Giants semifinal clash against Rewa today.
Tabucala sustained an injury during Lautoka’s group match against Navua and will undergo a final medical assessment today.
If Tabucala is declared unfit, 19-year-old Epeli Vunibola is set to start the significant encounter.
Lautoka President Shalendra Prasad acknowledges the challenge ahead of them against the Delta Tigers.
“We are aware of Rewa; they are a structured side with experienced players, but we trained well and we’ll give them equal contention,” he said.
Additionally, Captain Sitiveni Cavuilagi will miss the semifinal after receiving a red card against Navua last Sunday.
The Flick Hygiene Lautoka vs Extra Supermarket Rewa semifinal kicks off at 2pm at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.