Ba and Tailevu Naitasiri played to a spirited draw in the Round 11 clash of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at the Fiji FA Ground in Suva.
The Men in Black gained an early advantage, taking the lead in the first half. Peceli Sukabula scored an unexpected goal directly from a corner kick. The ball took an unusual bounce and slipped into the goal, surprising the Tailevu Naitasiri defense and highlighting a critical lapse in their match awareness.
However, in the second half, Tailevu Naitasiri’s Nischal Lal reignited his team’s hopes by equalizing in the 46th minute. The match saw another dramatic moment when Tailevu Naitasiri’s Abhishek Deo broke past the goalkeeper to face an open goal, but his powerful shot flew over the crossbar, missing a crucial scoring opportunity.
Ultimately, the match concluded with both teams having to settle for a draw.