The Fiji Times

Rewa and Ba to face in IDC semi

- By NOA BIUDOLE

REWA will face Ba in the second semi-final of the Vodafone Women's IDC after drawing 1-1 against Suva in their group decider at the ANZ Stadium yesterday.

Rewa coach Roderick Singh said facing the defending champion would be no easy feat.

“First for us will be to focus on reseting and getting the girls recuperate­d after three days of games,” Singh said.

Suva took an early lead in the first-half with a penalty goal from midfielder Viniana Riwai before Rewa's Karala Vakayaru saved the day for her side with the equaliser in the second half.

Suva coach Inosi Cava said they were not lucky to win. "There was a bit of laxity on our side and it will be an area to address before the semi-final," Cava said.

Suva take on Labasa in the first semi-final at 11am with Ba facing Rewa at 1pm tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.

Teams: Suva: 22.Mereoni Uluiviti 3.Mary Rauqe 4.Lewamanu Moce 5.Makereta Cagilau 7.Litiana Bolaivanua 9.Viniana Riwai 10.Unaisi Vatulili 13.Vane Lolo 15.Kinisimere Ravai 16.Esther Vakacegu 20.Torika Delai substitute­s: 1.Nancy Chute 2.Eughenia Valentine 6.Vono Duri 8.Melania Valekuta 11.Vulatolu Bilitaki 12.Artika Singh 14.Jijilia Dugucanava­nua 17.Virisila Francis 18.Akisi Cabealawa 19.Anushil Lal

Rewa FC: 1.Merevesi Ofakimalin­o 3.Ro Niumadarad­ara 5.Joyce Naceva 6.Litia Tadulala 7.Merewalesi Veitamana 8.Ilisapeci Korosinu 10.Avisaki Toro 12.Tavaita Tikoisuva 15.Sekola Waqanidrol­a 16.Raijieli Lewasoqevu­la 19.Maca Ralagi substitute­s: 21.Rebecca Philip 2.Karala Vakayaru 4.Lora Bukalidi 9.Adi Miriama Bakaniceva 11.Tuliana Rakuro 13.Miliana Bureitau 14.Emily Tamani 17.Kasanita Radinitai 18.Timaima Vuniyayawa 20.Naomi Waqanidrol­a 22.Mereoni Tinaimakub­una.

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