In an exciting opener of the Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup at Churchill Park, the home team Lautoka triumphed over the Manukau All Stars with a score of 4-2. The standout player of the match, Saula Waqa, showcased his talent by scoring a remarkable hat-trick. He quickly found the net twice within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for Lautoka’s dominant performance.
Left-back Sakaraia Naisua extended Lautoka’s lead in the 22nd minute, but Garbhan Coughlan managed to bring one back for Manukau shortly after. Lautoka maintained a 3-1 advantage at halftime, with Waqa completing his hat-trick shortly before the break in the 38th minute. Coughlan struck again for the All Stars in the second half, netting their second goal in the 58th minute.
Looking ahead, Lautoka is scheduled to take on Navua in their next match, while Manukau will face AuFFI All Stars, both set to take place tomorrow evening.
This thrilling match not only highlighted Lautoka’s strong offensive capacity but also promises an exhilarating tournament ahead. Fans can look forward to more high-energy performances as the teams continue to compete in this exciting cup.
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