FIJI - NADI CLUB FIRST FINALIST
Tuesday, 17 January 06, 07:59 AM
Nokia United is the first team to qualify for the club franchise championship final after playing to a 2-all draw against General Machinery Blues in Ba.
The Nadi-based franchise now has four points and awaits the winner of the match between GM Blues of Lautoka and Ba's 4R Electrical Limited next Saturday.
The side had beaten 4R Electrical 2-1 less than 24 hours before kickoff.
The star-studded GM Blues had the services of Fiji captain Esala Masi and Oakleigh Cannons midfielder Raj Kumar took a 2-0 lead after 17 minutes through Osea Vakatalesau.
Nokia United dug deep in the second half and equalised through Taniela Waqa and Waisake Sabutu.
National and Labasa goalkeeper Shamal Kumar led United with the likes of Pita Bolaitoga, Samuela Vula, Valerio Nawatu, Emosi Baleinuku, Apisalome Turuva, Alifereti Baleiloa, Noa Seru, Harris Bali and Usaia Tadu.
The final between the two top clubs will be held next Sunday (22 January).
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