Labasa knocks Rewa out of Fiji FACT tourney

Labasa FC has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT tournament following a decisive 4-2 victory over Rewa FC. The match, played at a passionate Subrail Park, saw the home team, known as the Babasiga Lions, dominate early on. Captain Lekima Gonerau opened the scoring from a penalty kick, and Jovesa Uge quickly doubled their lead. Ashneel Raju then added a third goal, giving Labasa a seemingly comfortable 3-2 advantage heading into halftime. Rewa FC managed to stay in contention, capitalizing on a Labasa own goal and finding the net through Semi Nabenu. However, Labasa's Jone Lalagavesi sealed the victory in the second half with the team's fourth goal, sending the home supporters into a frenzy. Labasa's goalkeeper, Jitoko Vulava, also played a pivotal role, making several key saves that preserved his team's lead and denied Rewa any further comeback opportunities. With this win, Labasa FC advances to the semi-finals, where their focus will now shift to the upcoming knockout match next weekend. Live commentary for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT tournament is available on Radio Fiji Two.