Ba came back strongly after losing to Suva 1-0 earlier on to dethrone Nadi 3-0 in the last match of day 3 in the Courts IDC.

Osea Vakatalesau opened the account in the 13th minute as the hosts combined well to increase their lead in the second half through stylish mid-fielder Malakai Tiwa and Tuimasi Manuca.

Ba has a game in hand against Savusavu and they will have to win that particular match to advance to the semifinals while Suva has already booked a semifinal spot from that pool as pool winners.

The Whites set its mark and proved to be a team to beat after they thrashed Rewa 4-0.

Sanni Issa, being the highest goal scorer of the tournament so far, scored a hatrick and set up another for Samuela Drudru to make sure they maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament.

In the other super premier matches, Lautoka managed to edge defending champions Labasa 1-0 through a Zibraaz Saheb penalty goal to remain in contention for a semifinal berth from that pool.

The Blues will have to beat Tavua to qualify with Navua who defeated Nadroga 1-0 earlier in the day.

In the Premier Semifinal, Dreketi will take on Taveuni at 1:30pm while Tailevu Naitasiri will meet Lami in the second semifinal at 3pm.

Story by: Nitesh Raniga