The Delta Tigers of Ajay Trading Rewa FC faced a challenging defeat on the final day of the Group A matches at the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT, losing 0-1 to Pacific Seafood Supplies Lautoka FC. This loss has left them at a critical juncture in the tournament. Rewa’s head coach, Rodicks Singh, expressed disappointment with his team’s performance, acknowledging a sluggish start that hindered their chances.
“We expected a poor and slow start, which cost us this. We had opportunities to score but couldn’t capitalize, and our decision-making let us down,” Singh noted. Despite earlier successes in the tournament, including a hard-fought draw against Blue Gas Navua FC and a victory over Dayals Sawmillers Ba FC, Singh indicated that the team’s performance had declined as the tournament progressed.
Lautoka’s Saula Waqa scored the crucial goal in the 27th minute, with his achievement credited to the team’s coaching efforts in maintaining composure and focus during the match. Waqa emphasized how essential the coaches’ guidance was for the players, particularly in high-stakes scenarios like this one. Now, with their place secured in the semi-finals, Lautoka looks forward to further developing their strategy and performance.
Rewa’s exit from semi-finals contention places them in a period of reflection, but there remains hope for the team. They have shown resilience throughout the tournament and the desire to learn from their experiences. Coach Singh’s commitment to improving decision-making and performance levels sets a positive outlook for their future matches and tournaments.
As fans witness the development of Fijian football, the competitive spirit displayed by both Rewa and Lautoka highlights the excitement and intensity that comes with these tournaments. Rewa has the opportunity to regroup and address the challenges faced, setting the stage for a stronger resurgence in upcoming competitions.
This focus on self-improvement and teamwork serves as an encouraging reminder of the vibrant future of Fijian football, with a new season on the horizon that could bring renewed vigor to the Delta Tigers’ aspirations.
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