Labasa back on top of Extra Premier League standings

Extra Supermarket Labasa has surged back to the summit of the Extra Premier League, securing a crucial 3-1 comeback victory against Coastal Rental Cars/MMM Brothers Nadroga FC. The win propelled Labasa to 25 points from 12 matches, reigniting the title race with just two rounds left.

The match at the Fiji FA Academy ground saw Labasa fall behind early, conceding a goal in the second minute to Nadroga's Tuidama Gosai. However, the "Babasiga Lions" staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, scoring three unanswered goals to claim all three points and reclaim the league leadership.

This dramatic turnaround has intensified the competition for the Extra Premier League title. Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba dropped to second place following a 1-1 draw with Tagimoucia Nadi FC. Meanwhile, Stratum Rewa solidified its position as a strong contender, achieving a convincing 4-0 victory over Lautoka, despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match. Rewa now sits third with 22 points, pushing Lautoka down to fourth.

Other results saw Nasinu boost its campaign with a 3-1 win over Tailevu Naitasiri, while Prithvi Navua squandered a two-goal lead, settling for a 2-2 draw against Global Care Suva FC. With only a single point separating the top two teams, the remaining fixtures are poised to be highly significant in determining the league champion.