An early goal by Jone Salauneune gave Tavua an upper hand throughout the match. The first upset of the 2011 Inkk Mobile BOG was set but Naqeleca who is a vital member of the national men’s side for the Pacific Games in New Caledonia scored a crucial goal which should be a vital one come the business end of the tournament. #Suva’s new signings Joshua Wilson and Archie Watkins who recently joined the capital side after a successful season with Rewa , Tavua were out to spoil their glory moment. #The young Tavua outfit with the likes of former national Under-20 reps Jone Salauneune , Malakai Rakula, Ravinesh Singh, were backed heavily expirence of Valerio Nasema, Jale Vota and top upcoming goal keeper Josaia Ratu. #Kamal Swamy, the Tavua head coach said they turned out to be their own enemies. #“This game was a sure three points for us,” he said. #“We lead throughout the match, I would say it was a lapse of concentration that saw Suva equalise.”#Suva and Tavua both take a point from this match and will look to go one better as the 2011 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants starts proper next Thursday at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. #Suva: 1. Emori Ragata (GK), 4. Rajesh Roshan, 8. Esava Samudere (C), 9, Nitan Shivam, 11. Archie Watkins, 12. Akei Uluibau, 13. Apisai Smith, 14. Rizwan Ali, 17. James Mckay, 18. Joshua Wilson, 20. Joseph Nimariau#Reserves: 5. Inosi Cava, 6. Sumit Krishan, 7. Maciu Tuilau, 10. Waisake Navanigasau, 15. Tranzy Nayther, 21. Leone Damudamu, 22. Mesake Navitikula#Coach: Intiaz Khan#Tavua: 2. Valerio Nasema, 3. Ame Votoniu, 6. Jale Vota, 7. Jone Salauneune (C), 8. Lovneel Pratap, 9. Malakai Rakula, 10. Vilitati Ratu, 11. Ravinesh Karan Singh, 14. Tomasi Uducola, 15. Ravinesh Chand, 21. Josaia Ratu (GK)#Reserves: 1. Ravinesh Singh, 5. Savenaca Nasara, 6. Jale Vota, 12. Amit Kumar, 17. Sesoni Rokete, 18. Waisea Nacuqu, #Coach : Kamal Swamy#
Esava rescues Suva (Tavua 1 Suva 1)
