Lautoka And Nadi In IDC Final
Defending champions and host Lautoka beat Rifle Range 2-0 in the semi-final of the 93rd TIV Sangam Inter District Championship (IDC) at the Churchill Park in Lautoka yesterday.
The Zibraaz Sahib led side had the services of Samuela Gavo, Raj Pillay, Muni Shivan Naidu, Edward Naicker, Mark Riteshwar, and Avneel Nand.
The line-up disrupted Rifle Range’s set pieces. The two sides were familiar with each other as they were both from the Sugar City.
Rifle Range had the services of Justin Edward, Don Raj, Dev Raj, Kelvin Naidu and Praneel Naidu.
In the other semi-final, the Rahul Krishna captained Nadi side outpaced Navua 2-0 under the western heat.
Nadi boasted the availability of regulars Zainal Ali and Kishan Sarni.
The Jetsetters meant business from the first whistle, taking advantage of the weather.
It was obvious that the Navua band of 11 could not contain Nadi under the midday heat.
Quarterfinals: Nadi overcame Rewa 2-0 in the quarters while Navua defeated Labasa 1-0, Lautoka walloped Nasinu 4-0, Rifle Range beat Varoka 2-0. Edited by Karalaini Waqanidrola
