New Zealand Fan Club Labasa football team made amends following their Digicel Premier League loss last week to register a 1-1 draw against Rewa on Saturday st Subrail Park.

Labasa had lost their opener against  Nasinu, 2-0 last Sunday.

What happened: Rewa meant business from the first whistle as they controlled possession, dominated play in the midfield area and looked dangerous when on attack.

Labasa, thrived on counter-attacks with tireless, Ratu Anare creating many opportunities but failed the expected finishing touches.

Halftime: Labasa 0-0 Rewa

The Babasiga Lions got their act together in the second half; they focussed more on attacking but lacked cohesion – they missed numerous goal-scoring opportunities.

Defender Akeimi Ralulu broke the scoreless deadlock when he blasted a thunderous shot outside the 18-yard box, Rewa goalkeeper, Mohammed Alam was caught off guard. Labasa led 1-0.

Rewa retaliated in the 52nd minute when Iosefo Verevou equalised after Labasa goalkeeper spilt the ball inside the box, which Verevou slotted home.

Comments: Labasa coach, Ravneel Pratap, said: “We will take the one point but return to the drawing board to improve our play.”

Rewa coach Rodicks Singh said: “We had a better first half which we let go in the second half, but my players managed to get the crucial goal that counted.”

Line-up

Labasa: Atunaisa Naucukidi, Lino Iliesa, Pawan Singh, Ilaisa Vulimainavuso, Christopher Wasasala, Ratu Anare, Akeimi Ralulu, Ilisoni Tuinawaivuvu,Lekima Gonerau, Siotame Kubu, Sekove Naivakananumi.

Rewa: Mohammed Alam, Peniame Drova, Ivan Kumar, Patrick Joseph, Kishan Sami, Neemish Prasad, Seatreki Hughes, Gabiriel Matanisiga, Tevita Waranaivalu, Kavaia Rawaqa, Rusiate Matererega.

Referee: Kavitesh Behari.

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