Tailevu Naitasiri and Nadroga battle to 3-3 draw as Volavola nets late equaliser at Ratu Cakobau Park

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Tailevu Naitasiri FC were held to a pulsating 3–3 draw by Nadroga in their Round 4 Extra Premier League clash at Ratu Cakobau Park, with the Stallions stealing a late equaliser to salvage a point from a match that swung wildly in momentum.

Tailevu Naitasiri took the early initiative and went into the break with a 2–1 lead. Sakuisa Saqiri opened the scoring before Ravinesh Karan Singh doubled their advantage, but Nadroga substitute or forward Dev Raj pulled one back for the visitors just before the interval to keep the contest alive.

The second half saw Tailevu extend their lead when Solomone Ravonokula converted to make it 3–1, raising hopes among the home support that the hosts might close out the victory. Nadroga, however, mounted a determined response as they searched for a route back into the game.

Tomasi Tuicakau struck for Nadroga to cut the deficit and set up a tense finish. With Tailevu defending a narrow lead, Ratu Volavola produced a late intervention—his equaliser ensured the Stallions left Ratu Cakobau Park with a share of the spoils and a dramatic 3–3 final scoreline.

The result caps a rollercoaster fixture in which both sides showed attacking threat but also defensive vulnerabilities. Tailevu Naitasiri’s frontline, featuring Saqiri, Singh and Ravonokula, proved capable of breaking Nadroga down on several occasions, while the Stallions’ resilience and late-game composure underlined their ability to fight back from a two-goal deficit.

This draw is the latest development in the Extra Premier League campaign and will leave both teams reflecting on missed chances and late heroics as they prepare for upcoming rounds.