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Marika Rodu’s Men Remain Winless

The national team was playing with 10-men after midfielder Tevita Waranaivalu was shown the red card. The Fiji U20 side capitalised on the situation with Sterling Vasconcellos levelling the scores at 2-2.
24 Mar 2023 12:42
Marika Rodu’s Men Remain Winless
Digicel Fiji football coach Marika Rodu (left) and his coaching staff at Churchill Park, Lautoka, on March 21, 2023.. Photo: Fiji FA Media

The Digicel national and the Fiji Under-20 football teams have failed to register a win in the International Friendlies at Churchill Park in Lautoka yesterday.

The Marika Rodu-coached national side played with 10-men in the second half as they were held 2-2 by the Fiji U20 team.

After a scoreless first half, the Fiji U20 drew first blood from Samuela Narara goal. The national side equalised minutes later through a goal from defender Simione Nabenu.

Then they took a 2-1 lead when striker Samuela Drudru fired in the second goal.

The national team was playing with 10-men after midfielder Tevita Waranaivalu was shown the red card. The Fiji U20 side capitalised on the situation with Sterling Vasconcellos levelling the scores at 2-2.

 

Story by: salote.qalubau@fijisun.com.fj



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