Football | SPORTS

Blues Break 21- year Drought

Hyperchem Pharmacy Lautoka emerged victorious in the Digicel Fiji FACT championship at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, breaking a 21- year spell.
19 Jun 2023 10:45
Blues Break 21- year Drought
The victorious Lautoka football team celebrate their Digicel Fiji FACT title win at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium on June 18, 2023. Photo: Leon Lord

Hyperchem Pharmacy Lautoka emerged victorious in the Digicel Fiji FACT championship at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, breaking a 21- year spell.

Led by captain Zibraaz Sahib, Lautoka secured a thrilling 2-1 victory in extra time, putting an end to AK Plumbing/ Glamada Rewa’s unbeaten run.

The last time Lautoka clinched the title was in 2002 making this triumph even more remarkable.

In the decisive moment Lautoka’s towering striker, Saula Waqa , rose above the Rewa defenders to head in the winning goal. He dedicated the win to his grandmother Sereana Waqanicakau and baby daughter, Katosa Vere Waqa.

 

Story by: ioane.asioli@fijisun.com.fj  



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