At the Group stages of the Digicel Fiji FACT in Labasa, two goalkeepers have impressively kept clean sheets, marking a notable achievement in the tournament.
Extra Supermarket Labasa FC’s Jitoka Vulaca and Oceania Fiberglass Navua FC’s Jovilisi Borisi have both gone through three matches without conceding a single goal. Their outstanding performances have ensured that their teams enter the semi-finals with strong defensive records.
Jitoka Vulaca, a 27-year-old goalkeeper, made his debut for the Babasiga Lions on home soil during this tournament. Vulaca, who is the younger brother of former Labasa and national team goalkeeper Akuila Mataisuva, has quickly become a fan favorite due to his impressive skills and ability to keep the opposition at bay. His contributions have been crucial for Labasa FC, showcasing his potential and talent in front of the home crowd.
Oceania Fiberglass Navua FC goalkeeper Jovilisi Borisi has also demonstrated exceptional goalkeeping abilities, playing a key role in his team’s defensive success. Borisi, who is also playing his first tournament with Navua, has proved his worth after signing this season. The former Tavua, Rewa, and Suva goalkeeper was consistent in his performances, and his experience should prove vital for the Southerners in the semi-finals this Saturday.
Both goalkeepers’ performances have set a high standard for the upcoming semi-finals, where their clean sheets will be tested.
The semi-finals promise to be exciting, with Vulaca and Borisi aiming to maintain their impeccable records and lead their teams to the finals of the Digicel Fiji FACT.
Host Extra Supermarket Labasa FC will face defending champions Flick Hygiene Lautoka FC at 2pm in the first semi-final, while Oceania Fiberglass Navua FC will battle 4R Electric Ba FC at 4.30pm in the second semi-final.
A total of twenty-five goals were scored in the Group Stages of the Digicel Fiji FACT 2024 at Subrail Park in Labasa. Flick Hygiene Lautoka FC striker Sairusi Nalaubu leads the race for the Golden Boot Award, scoring four goals in the tournament in three matches. Oceania Fiberglass Navua FC midfielder Rahul Krishna and Extra Supermarket Rewa FC midfielder Josaia Sela have scored two goals each.
Here are the players who have scored a goal each:
- Etonia Dogalau (Ba FC)
- Setareki Hughes (Rewa FC)
- Ilimotama Jese (Lautoka FC)
- Siotame Kubu (Nadi FC)
- Ilisoni Lolaivalu (Labasa FC)
- Rusiate Matarerega (Nadroga FC)
- Eneriko Matau (Nadi FC)
- Eparama Moraica (Labasa FC)
- Taniela Raubula (Nadroga FC)
- Semesa Sacere (Nadroga FC)
- Shravan Sharma (Nadi FC)
- Ame Votoniu (Nadi FC)
- Jackson Wale (Navua FC)
- Tevita Waranaivalu (Rewa FC)
Additionally, Nadroga’s Sakeo Taganeca and William Khan, along with Lautoka’s Sterling Vasconcellos, have scored own goals.
