In a dominant display, Solomon Islands striker John Orobulu scored five goals as Rewa crushed Nadroga 7-0 in the opening Super Premier match of the 2024 FMF Inter District Championship (IDC) held at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Right from the start, the Delta Tigers showcased their aggressive style of play, with Orobulu opening the scoring in the 21st minute. He quickly doubled the lead just four minutes later, thanks to a well-timed assist from young talent Asivorosi Rabo.
Rabo then joined the scoring spree in the 30th minute, followed by midfielder Epeli Valevou who found the net in the 31st minute, bringing Rewa’s lead to a commanding 4-0 at halftime.
Orobulu continued to shine in the second half, adding two more goals in the 77th and 92nd minutes to complete the rout for Rewa.
The starting line-ups for the match were as follows:
Extra Supermarket Rewa: Isikeli Sevanaia, Ivan Kumar, Leon Kofana, Patrick Joseph, John Orobulu, Madhwan Goundar, Tevita Waranaivalu (C), Epeli Valevou, Stanton Alick, Asivorosi Rabo, Iowane Matanisiga.
Sigatoka Electric/Nadroga Auto Marine Upholstery Works Nadroga: Sakeo Taganeca, Abhishek Ram, Nemani Lulusini, William Khan, Rusiate Matarerega, Semesa Sacere (C), Ravinesh Reddy, Taniela Raubula, Jone Railumu, Steward Toata, Zoheb Rahim.