Ten-man Suva triumphed over Lautoka in a closely contested Round 17 match of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at Churchill Park today. An early goal from Ni-Vanuatu player Joe Moses proved crucial for the Flick Hygiene-sponsored team.
Lautoka had an opportunity to equalize late in the game when Joeli Ranitu was penalized for a foul inside the penalty area and received a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal. However, Suva’s goalkeeper and captain, Akuila Mateisuva, made a stunning save to deny Sairusi Nalaubu’s penalty attempt.
With this win, Suva secures 22 points and maintains their position in seventh place, while Lautoka stays in third with 28 points.