Dunn credits team effort as Navua book Fiji FACT semifinal spot
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Navua FC midfielder Thomas Dunn credited his teammates for their 2-0 victory over Suva, securing a semifinal spot in the Fiji FACT tournament.
- Dunn highlighted the team's persistence and hard work, especially after a mixed run of results in the group stage.
- Navua will face Lautoka FC in the semifinals.
Navua FC midfielder Thomas Dunn attributed the team's advancement to the Fiji FACT semifinals to a collective effort after their 2-0 win against Suva. The victory secured their place in the final four of the tournament.
Dunn expressed gratitude for divine strength and acknowledged the hard work of his teammates, emphasizing that the win was a testament to their persistence throughout the competition. Navua experienced a mixed run in the group stage, starting with a loss before securing a draw and ultimately clinching qualification with their decisive win over Suva.
Iโd like to thank the Lord for giving us the strength and thank the boys for their hard work. It was a team effort, and the win feels really good.
"We lost the first game, came back the second game and drew, and today weโre happy with the win. Hats off to the boys for the hard work," Dunn stated. He also pointed to the coaching staff's message, highlighting belief and discipline as crucial factors in Navua's turnaround.
With the semifinals approaching, Navua FC is now preparing to face Lautoka FC in their next match.
We lost the first game, came back the second game and drew, and today weโre happy with the win. Hats off to the boys for the hard work.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.