Ba Win Sets Them For BOG

The Ba football side has moved their focus to the upcoming Punjas Battle of the Giants tournament after beating Tailevu Naitasiri 4-2 in the Digicel Premier League fixture at Churchill Park, Lautoka yesterday.

Ba coach Imdaad Ali said, the boys played well after their disappointing 0-4 loss to Labasa the previous weekend.

“We started really well to be up 3-nil and then we allowed them into the game,” Ali said.

“Our defense gave them space but then we played to the last whistle and were rewarded with the fourth goal.

“We now look forward to the Punjas BOG and we need to prepare well if we are to challenge for top honours.”

BOG pool games are scheduled August 26 to 28 at Churchill Park while the semis and final will be played the week after, September 3-4.

Yesterday Nailaga, Ba native Luke Savu scored twice for his home side, first in the sixth minute of play and then at the 18th minute.

Lanky Etonia Dogolau increased their lead to 3-0.

Just in time for half time, Tailevu Naitasiri’s Ryan Chandra scored to trail 3-1.

Things looked different in the second spell as Jone Naraba closed the gap 3-2.

Policeman Savenava Nalalevu slotted in the last goal for the day for Ba.

T/Naitasiri coach Priyant Mannu said, “It was another uphill battle for us. We gave them three soft goals and with a team like Ba you cannot afford that.

“It was tough after that but we did well to fight back; the penalty killed us.

“Our problem is we have not been consistent enough with our game and to stamp a mark in the DPL you have to have consistent performance. We face Labasa next may be after the BOG so we have ample time to welcome back our injured players.”

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