The Fiji Times

Ba demolishes Suva in women’s league

- By NOA BIUDOLE

THE Ba women’s football team sent out a strong message to rivals in the Digicel-sponsored league after thrashing Suva 7-0 yesterday.

The westerners were in devastatin­g form outplaying the southerner­s to stamp their mark as the Fijian football queen.

THE Ba women's football team continued its devastatin­g form with a 7-0 drumming of Suva at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.

Head coach Naomi Regu said the visitors had been adamant to set a platform this season to stamp their mark in the Digicel Super Women's League.

“Every week it's the same message and that is to play every game like a final, but at the same time don't let it get to your head and respect your opponents,” Regu said after the win.

Regu said she was extremely proud of her players as they competed to prove their spot every day.

"Every player knows their role and doesn't overdo what is expected of them.

"We still have a few games to go and look forward to the next big game against Rewa."

Luisa Tamanitoak­ula, Koleta Likuculacu­la and Nareba Leba scored a brace each with Cema Naisau scoring one goal Ba line-up:

1.Adi Ateca Tuwai 10.Luisa Tamanitoak­ula 7.Koleta Likulikucu­la 3.Evivi Buka 11.Titilia Waqabuka 9.Veniana Ranadi 6.Cema Naisau 13.Laniana Qereqereta­bua 15.Adi Lusiana Lagilevu 2.Louisa Simmons 12.Sainiana Niubalavu substitute­s: 14.Nareba Leba 20.Melaia Vugona 5.Makitalina Tinai 17.Ria Naresh 18.Laca Sukulu Suva line-up: 22.Mereoni Uluiviti 3.Marry Rauqe 14.Titilia Dugucanava­nua 7.Litiana Bolaivanua 8.Akisi Cabenalawa 6.Torika Delai 10.Makereta Cagialau 9.Nancy Chute 2.Eugenia Valentine 18.Vani Lolo 4.Lewamanu Moce substitute­s: 17.Virusila Francis 15.Kini Ravai 11.Vuatolu Bilitaki.

 ?? Picture: JONA KONATACI ?? Ba’s Leba Nareia in control against Suva during the Digicel Women’s League at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
Picture: JONA KONATACI Ba’s Leba Nareia in control against Suva during the Digicel Women’s League at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
 ?? Picture: REINAL CHAND ?? Nadroga’s Paulo Buke and Lautoka’s Afraz Ali battle for possession during their match in the Digicel Premier League at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Picture: REINAL CHAND Nadroga’s Paulo Buke and Lautoka’s Afraz Ali battle for possession during their match in the Digicel Premier League at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
 ?? Picture: REINAL CHAND ?? Rewa’s Patrick Joseph dribbles past Ba’s Etonia Dogalau during their match in the Digicel Premier League at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Picture: REINAL CHAND Rewa’s Patrick Joseph dribbles past Ba’s Etonia Dogalau during their match in the Digicel Premier League at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
 ?? Picture: JONA KONATACI ?? Suva’ Joeli Ranitu, left, applys the pressure as Labasa’s Ilisoni Lolaivalu clears the ball during the Digicel Premier League game at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
Picture: JONA KONATACI Suva’ Joeli Ranitu, left, applys the pressure as Labasa’s Ilisoni Lolaivalu clears the ball during the Digicel Premier League game at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
 ?? Picture: JONA KONATACI ?? Labasa’s Sitiveni Rakai looks for supports against Suva during the Digicel Premier League at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.
Picture: JONA KONATACI Labasa’s Sitiveni Rakai looks for supports against Suva during the Digicel Premier League at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.

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