The Rakiraki team faced a challenging start to their campaign in the Extra Futsal Inter-District Championship (IDC) after losing to Tailevu Naitasiri at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. Despite efforts in the second half, including goals from Malakai Lavacake and Elvis Raju, the team struggled defensively, conceding four goals before halftime.
Coach and player Kavinesh Prasad expressed disappointment with the team’s performance, citing a lack of teamwork and confidence as significant factors contributing to their defeat. After the match, he emphasized the need for improvement, stating, “It was a tough first game… We will go back to our drawing board and improve on areas. It was a disappointing start, but we’ll learn from our mistakes and come back stronger in our second match.”
This sentiment echoes the recent struggles seen within other teams, notably Tailevu Naitasiri, which has also faced challenges, such as a lack of focus and morale that led to their disappointing results in recent league matches. Their recent 1-2 defeat to Navua further highlighted these issues, stemming from last-minute player withdrawals and an overall sense of disorganization on the pitch. Head coach Priyant Manu similarly emphasized the need for improved concentration and teamwork as his team prepares for their next encounter against Nadroga.
Both Rakiraki and Tailevu Naitasiri are looking to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming matches. Despite the rocky beginnings, there is hope that these teams can grow stronger through adversity. This could serve as a pivotal moment for both teams as they gather experience and strive to improve in the competitive landscape of Futsal and football in Fiji.
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