After a close 1-0 loss in the first leg, Suva with their recent good run in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football League were optimistic that they were on track for an upset.
Ba’s 1-0 loss in the national league to Nadi last Saturday narrowed their chances but the Yogendra Dutt coached side proved why they are the giants of the game in this part of the world.
Malakai Tiwa struck the opening goal of the match just two minutes inside the first half. Stunned by the early goal Suva defence lost their shape as eleven minutes later their skipper Simione Maikali scored an own goal.
More trouble followed as Ba striker Mavileko Nakama struck his sides third on the 23rd minute.
In the second half Suva came out strong but all their hard work went to waste when Avinesh Waran Suwamy’s powerful drive made it 4-0.
Suva substitute Semi Rokoqica pulled one back for Suva but the joy was short lived as Nakama got his second and his side’s fifth.
Pillay’s Garments Champion vs. Champion 2013
Full Time: Ba 5 Suva 1
Ba Caution: Mavileko Nakama (23’), Jone Vesikula (42’), Marika Madigi (54’), Avinesh W Swamy (72’)
Ba Goal: Malakai Tiwa (2’), Simione Maikali (O/G) (13’), Mavileko Nakama (23’), Avinesh W Swamy (67’), Mavileko Nakama (79’)
Suva Goal: Semi Rokoqica (72’)
3pm Churchill Park, Lautoka
