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Nadi qualifies for FACT semi-final

The Nadi soccer team is the first team to qualify for the Vodafone Fiji FACT semifinal after beating Navua 4-1 this afternoon at Subrail Park. Nadi had to win by three clear goals to qualify. Seveci Rokotakala

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Atalanta beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League

Atalanta scored twice in four minutes to win 2-0 over Liverpool and blow qualification from Champions League Group D wide open. A much-changed Reds side lacked fluidity and failed to have a shot on target at Anfiel

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Roy Krishna saddened by Maradona’s death

Fijian soccer star, Roy Krishna has paid tribute to Argentinian legend, Diego Maradona who has passed away because of a heart attack. Krishna has Tweeted ‘rest in peace legend’. Former Arg

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Football legend, Diego Maradona dies at 60

Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60. The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina's capital â

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Lautoka beats Navua 3-2

Lautoka has beaten Navua 3-2 in their second group match of the Vodafone Fiji FACT at Subrail Park. Dave Radrigai, Sekove Finau and Avneel Nand scored the goals for Lautoka while Jesoni Takala and Suliano Doli scor

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Ba Rewa match ends in a one all draw

The Ba and Rewa match in the Vodafone Fiji FACT has ended in a one all draw. Ba’s Abbu Zahid scored the first goal in the first half as Ba led 1-0 at half-time. Rewa kept applying pressure in the second half

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Players know what I demand from them - Rodu

Rewa soccer coach Marika Rodu says the players understand what he demands from them whether they start or not ahead of their match against Ba in the Vodafone Fiji FACT this afternoon. Rewa kept a number of their st

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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I have been out of form this year - Matarerega

Nadi’s striker, Rusiate Matarerega admits he has not been in top form this year despite scoring the winner against Lautoka in the first game of the Vodafone Fiji FACT. He says the absence of strike partner Napoli

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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We have to improve our finishing- Nalaubu

Suva’s goal scoring sensation Sairusi Nalaubu says he and strike partner Christopher Wasasala will have to improve their finishing if they want to win the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Despite scoring 16 goals so far this

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Cavuilagi will not feature in Fiji FACT

The Lautoka soccer team has suffered a setback as top midfielder, Sitiveni Cavuilagi has been ruled out for the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Cavuilagi was registered in Lautoka's 22 member squad however failed to recover fr

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Opponents have figured out how to counter us - Rodu

Rewa soccer coach Marika Rodu says opponents have figured their style of play and found a way to counter it. Rewa who led the VPL for most of the season and won the Punjas BOG have been displaying below par perform

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Nadi hopeful of retaining the Fiji FACT - Ali

Nadi soccer defender Afraz Ali says they are hopeful the Jetsetters will successfully retain the Vodafone Fiji FACT title which kicks off tomorrow. Nadi won the Fiji FACT last year when they beat Suva 2-1 in the fi

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Suva preparing for Fiji FACT without top 5 players

The Suva soccer team is preparing for the Vodafone Fiji FACT without its top five players who are in Kadavu as part of police operations. They are Remueru Takiate, Sairusi Nalaubu, Filipe Baravilala, Joeli Ranitu a

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Spain demolishes Germany 6-0

Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored his first career hat-trick as Spain thrashed Germany 6-0 this morning. In a repeat of the Euro 2008 final, former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata headed in Spain's first go

Antonio Rahiman 1 min read
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Labasa aims to win Fiji FACT for departing Taniela Waqa

Labasa is aiming to win the Vodafone Fiji FACT as a parting gift for veteran midfielder Taniela Waqa who is expected to retire after the tournament. Waqa who played an instrumental role in Labasa’s Courts IDC tit

Shanil Singh 1 min read