Hughes takes lead, Mateisuva follows
Rewa football captain Setareki Hughes is the new leader on the SUNsports Best and Fairest Player after a stunning performance during the fourth round of the Digicel Premier League.
Hughes scored a goal as Rewa recorded their first DPL win after beating Navua 2-1.
He is closely followed by veteran Labasa goalkeeper Akuila Mateisuva after another sterling outing for the Babasiga Lions who beat Nadroga 1-0 at Subrail Park.
Labasa 1-0 Nadroga
3 points: Akuila Mateisuva (Labasa)- made numerous saves that denied Nadroga from scoring their equaliser. Directed his defenders well and played with a lot of confidence
2 points: Osea Vakatalesau (Nadroga)- Played well and dominated the aerial battles. He read the game and disrupted many of Labasa’s moves.
1 point: Ato Yankson (Nadroga) Controlled the midfield well and created gaps in the Labasa defence.
(Reporter: Sampras Anand)
Rewa 2-1 Navua
3: Setareki Hughes (Rewa)- The mainstay of the Rewa side. He scored the first goal and is very skilful in controlling the ball.
2: Thomas Dunn (Navua)- A crafty player with his never say die attitude
1: Matthew Charitar (Navua)- A fearless defender and a hard person to get past.
(Reporter: Simione Haravanua)
Nadi 1-0 Suva
3: Sakaraia Naisua (Nadi)- A stylish striker and always probing the Suva defence. He scored the lone goal.
2: Vereti Dickson (Nadi)- Guarded his goalmouth well and made several spectacular saves to deny the Suva strikers.
1: Shahil Dave (Suva)- The pint sized midfielder known for his bullet drives that almost got Suva’s equaliser.
(Reporter: Waisea Nasokia)
Lautoka 2-1 Ba
3: Darold Kakasi (Ba)- A skilful player and his dribbling skills was a delight to watch. Always trying and scored Ba’s goal.
2: Dave Radrigai (Lautoka)- Led by example and was always urging his players on.
1: Sairusi Nalaubu (Lautoka)- He is now adapting to Lautoka’s style of play. Scored the second goal and keep an eye on him this season.
(Reporter: Salote Qalubau)
How they stand:
8- Setareki Hughes (Rewa),
7- Akuila Mateisuva (Labasa),
5- Tomasi Tuicakau (Nadroga), Ato Yankson (Nadroga), Thomas Dunn (Navua), Vereti Dickson (Nadi); 4- Osea Vakatalesau (Nadroga), Sakaraia Naisua (Nadi), Darold Kakasi (Ba), Dave Radrigai (Lautoka); 3- Saula Waqanicakau (Ba), Beniamino Mateinaqara (Lautoka), Jibola Afonja (Nadroga, Shameel Rao (Ba), Senirusi Bokini (Rewa), Ilisoni Lolaivalu (Labasa); 2- Abbu Zahid (Ba), , Rahul Krishna (Nadi), Remueru Tekiata (Suva), Arami Manumanubai (Navua), Savenaca Nakalevu (Ba), Tevita Waranaivalu (Rewa), Rahul Naresh (Nadroga), Zibraaz Sahib (Lautoka), Monit Chand (Navua), Matthew Charitar (Navua), Shahil Dave (Suva); 1- Ratu Anare (Labasa), Suliano Doli (Navua), Meli Codro (Suva), Etonia Dogalau (Ba). Marika Rawasoi (Lautoka), Waisake Navunigasau (Suva), Sairusi Nalaubu (Lautoka).