Digicel Futsal IDC defending champions HLB Mann Judd Suva still has its hopes in its quest to defend its title.
The side fought for a narrow win against Extra Supermarket Rewa 4-3 in its final pool match this afternoon.
Iosefo Verevou made a straight goal just three minutes into the first half.
Suva went for an equaliser just 7 minutes on the attack, a short pass from Bruce Hughes to Vincent Nadan led him to a goal.
The two sides tied 1-all at halftime.
The second-half proved entertaining as both sides refused to let the other win.
Rewa’s Gibson Hiulaungia after a short dribble managed to fit in a goal giving Rewa a chance to lead 2-1
A free-kick was awarded to Suva and Shahil Dave took the chance to make a goal equalising the scores again 2-all
Rewa missed a lot of scoring opportunities as the ball stayed within Rewas territory.
Another penalty kick was awarded to Suva taken by Shahil Dave which proved successful.
Suva took the 3-2 lead.
Suvas Krishneel Singh scored another goal just a few minutes after as Rewa was still trying to redeem itself.
In an intense match, Rewa did not want to be in the losing end as Ricardo Vatia went for a goal to extend its points 3-4 behind Suva.
Rewa could not maintain the pressure given by a strong Suva side as the game ended in Suvas favour.
| DATE & DAY | TIME | TEAM 1 | SCORE | TEAM 2 | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vodafone Arena, Suva | ||||
| 27 January – Thursday | 5:00PM | Suva | 7 – 0 | Rakiraki | Group A |
| 27 January – Thursday | 6:45PM | Ba | 4 – 1 | Tailevu Naitasiri | Group B |
| 27 January – Thursday | 8:00PM | Rewa | 0 – 5 | Lami | Group A |
| 27 January – Thursday | 9:15PM | Nadi | 5 – 0 | Lautoka | Group B |
| Day 2 | Vodafone Arena, Suva | ||||
| 28 January – Friday | 5:00PM | Rewa | 8 – 0 | Rakiraki | Group A |
| 28 January – Friday | 6:15PM | Nadi | 3 – 4 | Tailevu Naitasiri | Group B |
| 28 January – Friday | 7:30PM | Ba | 0 – 3 | Lautoka | Group A |
| 28 January – Friday | 8:45PM | Suva | 0 – 2 | Lami | Group B |
| DAY 3 | Vodafone Arena, Suva | ||||
| 29 January – Saturday | 10:00AM | Lautoka | 2 – 1 | Tailevu Naitasiri | Group B |
| 29 January – Saturday | 11:15AM | Ba | 0 – 1 | Nadi | Group B |
| 29 January – Saturday | 12:30PM | Suva | – | Rewa | Group A |
| 29 January – Saturday | 1:45PM | Lami | – | Rakiraki | Group A |
| SEMIFINAL | |||||
| 29 January – Saturday | 6:30PM | Winner GA | – | Runner up GB | Semi-final 1 |
| 29 January – Saturday | 7:45PM | Winner GB | – | Runner up GA | Semi-final 2 |
| DAY 4 | Vodafone Arena, Suva | ||||
| 30 January – Sunday | 11am | 4th Place GA | – | 4th Place GB | 7th/8th |
| 30 January – Sunday | 12:15AM | 3rd Place GA | – | 3rd Place GA | 5th/6th |
| 3rd/4th Playoff | |||||
| 30 January – Sunday | 1:30PM | Loser SF1 | – | Loser SF2 | 3rd/4th |
| FINAL | |||||
| 30 January- Sunday | 3:00PM | Winner SF1 | – | Winner SF2 | FINAL |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | ||||||||
| Lami | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | +11 | 9 |
| SUVA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 6 |
| Rewa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 3 |
| Rakiraki | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | -19 | 0 |
| GROUP B | ||||||||
| NADI | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 6 |
| Lautoka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| Ba | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| Tailevu/Naitasiri | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 |
