At one stage of the match it seemed that Ba was on their way for a perfect beginning as they lead 2-0, five minutes from full time. Ba fans had also something to be excited about as their coach Josaia Bukalidi also played a part in the match. #But Labasa were not planning to taste defeat in their first outing as veteran defender Taniela Waqa led the comeback which saw him score on the 61st minute. #Labasa quickly regained possession and it was Krishna who scored the all important goal to gain Labasa a crucial point. #A relived Labasa coach Gurjit Singh believes defeat on the first day could have hindered their chances to qualify for the playoffs. #“The one point is definitely a very important one for us. We are in a very tough pool and points would count towards our chances to qualify,” Singh said. #“It was a crucial game for us and we made a lot of mistakes but in the end the boys kept pressuring which saw us score twice in a couple of minutes.”#Meanwhile in the opening match of the day Navua beat Tavua 2-0. #Full Time: Ba 2 Labasa 2 #Ba Goals: Tuimasi Manuca 13”; Isimeli Naresia 55”#Ba Caution: Kiniviliame Naika 31’#Labasa Goals: Taniela Waqa 61”; Roy Krishna 62”#Labasa Cautions: Samuela Kautoga 6’; Roy Krishna 62’#6.30pm at TFL National Stadium#
