Roy Confident Bula FC Can Match OFC Pro-League Intensity

Extra Supermarket Bula FC can match the competitive nature of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)- Pro League and will be no easy walkover.

Bula FC captain, Roy Krishna said players were disappointed with their 2-2 draw against Vanuatu United.

He said they were competitive and played a better brand of football, which was of the highest level.

"We have a good side which can give any team a tough outing," Roy said.

With New Zealand's South Island United next on the list, Roy said the players especially the young ones were getting used to the quick transition of preparing for their next opponent.

"We cannot dwell on the past and have to move forward and deliver a win against South Island United," he said.

In the professional era, if Bula FC wins today, they would create a piece of history of beating a New Zealand club for the first time.

Krishna has done it in the past after he helped the Fiji senior side defeat New Zealand 2-0 during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and with him on the striker's end, it can happen again.

Savusavu call inspires teen

Meanwhile, 17-year-old Maikah Dau said he was nervous of playing professionally.

Dau said when the game started to progress, he felt comfortable and stuck to the game plan.

He said his family in Savusavu called him and wished him well. "My family told me to show their opponents that Fiji is ready to compete and win at professional level.

"My dad is in New Zealand supporting me so that gave me lot of hope," he said.

He is the son of former Fiji, Rewa and Navua star defender Lorima Dau.

Dau shared how Roy guided him in the opening game and told him to stay calm and composed.

"My captain encouraged me to go and have a smile and not to be scared or nervous about anything," he recalled.