Rewa and Labasa have made tactical adjustments to their midfield ahead of the second and final leg of the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori today.
The Delta Tigers, aiming to maintain their lead, have introduced Josaia Sela to the flanks, which has led to Iowane Matanisiga being benched. On the other hand, Labasa has opted for veteran Taniela Waqa in their starting lineup, pushing Ashnil Raju to the bench.
After their impressive 3-0 victory in the first leg, Rewa is positioned to clinch the title with just a draw. In contrast, Labasa faces a challenging requirement of needing to win by four clear goals to seize the championship.
The starting lineups for the match are as follows:
Extra Supermarket Rewa: Alzar Alam, Peniame Drova, Ivan Kumar, Patrick Joseph, John Orobulu, Setareki Hughes (C), Gabrieli Matanisiga, Epeli Valevou, Josaia Sela, Delon Shankar, Kavaia Rawaqa.
Extra Supermarket Labasa: Simione Tamanisau (C), Ratu Apenisa Anare, Sitiveni Rakai, Edwin Sahayam, Melvin Mani, Christopher Wasasala, Ilisoni Loloivalu, Sekove Naivakananumi, Lekima Gonerau, Netani Suluka, Taniela Waqa.
As the match unfolds, fans can expect a highly competitive atmosphere, especially for Labasa, who will need to put forth an extraordinary performance to take the championship title. With Rewa’s solid position, they will focus on defense while capitalizing on counter-attacks. This match promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament, showcasing the talents and strategies of both teams.
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