Votoniu back to boost Nadi’s defensive line
Reliable defender Ame Votoniu returns in time to strengthen Nadi’s defensive line in today’s Vodafone Premier League clash against Rewa at Prince Charles Park. Votoniu were among the eight players suspended by Nadi Football Association for an alleged drinking spree during last year’s Courts Interdistrict Championship.
Nadi Football Association acting president Ashwan Singh confirmed Votoniu’s return.
“We need to bounce back at any cost,” Singh said after their 6-0 drubbing against Lautoka.
“However, we respect Rewa at the same time but we won’t let the fans down.” Striker Jeshal Kumar and Josua Tawake are still ruled out. Kumar injured his knee against Navua while Tawake was red carded against Lautoka.
New find, 22-year-old Serevi Waqa will make his debut at right back.
Singh added that they are expected to play 3-5-2 formation rather than the 4-4-2.
“We will not be playing the 4-4-2 formation. We urge the fans to come out in big numbers to support the boys,” he said.
The match kicks off at 3pm.
WHAT’S ON TODAY 3pm Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori- Uprising Beach Resort- Pacific
Labasa; 3pm
Navua v Suva.
Harbour, – Waisea Nasokia
Nasinu v players of the tournament.
He lived up to the hype with a try in the first 40 seconds to spearhead Penrith Panther’s 35-0 demolition of the Sydney Roosters. The Panthers had victory in their keeping by half-time after scoring four unanswered tries, including two bonus zone tries.
Kikau scored his second try as the halftime siren sounded, while Brent Naden and Josh Mansour also crossed after good lead-up by playmakers Nathan Cleary and Bati team-mate Api Koroisau.
The Panthers claimed a third bonus zone try when Koroisau touched down four minutes into the second half for a 31-0 lead before Kikau put Cleary away in the closing seconds for the icing on the cake.
The second day of competition continued last night.
DAY 1 RESULTS Women’s
Broncos 13-6 Dragons, Warriors 13-8 Roosters; Men’s- Sea Eagles 18-4 Storm, Cowboys 17-11 Broncos, Wests Tigers 17-8 Rabbitohs, Titans 27-10 Raiders, Dragons 27-5 Sharks, Bulldogs 13-10 Eels, Knights 34-0 Warriors, Panthers 35-0 Roosters. - Leone Cabenatabua