In an intense opening match of the Rams Group of Companies 10th Sanatan World Cup in Sydney, NZ Nadroga triumphed over Narere/Makoi with a score of 2-1. Former Fiji U20 and Labasa defender Pawan Singh made a significant impact by scoring a remarkable goal.
NZ Nadroga started strong, with striker Akshay Shandil netting the first goal. Singh later followed up with a stunning volley that astonished the opposition’s goalkeeper and defense, extending Nadroga’s lead.
Although Narere/Makoi, featuring players from Tailevu Naitasiri such as Abhishek Deo, Nischal Lal, and Prashant Chand, managed to score shortly after, they could not secure an equalizer. Singh’s timely defensive actions played a crucial role in preserving NZ Nadroga’s lead, ensuring they left the field with the victory.
In other matches on the same evening, NZ Ba defeated Uluisila 1-0, while Sydney Ba and Nakasi ended their match in a 1-1 draw.