BiC Fiji FACT 2026 got off to a thrilling start at Subrail Park in Labasa on Friday, with goals, drama and late twists highlighting an action-packed opening day.
Khelvin Civil Engineering Lautoka FC set the tone in the tournament opener with a commanding 4-1 victory over Nasinu FC. Valeni Rasorewa scored twice inside the opening 15 minutes before Rusiate Matarerenga added a brace of his own. Bruce Hughes grabbed a consolation goal for Nasinu, but Lautoka’s quality proved too much as they secured the first three points of the tournament.
In the second match of the day, Roylux Realty Ba FC produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Manasa Exports Nadroga FC 4-1. After a scoreless first half, John Alick broke the deadlock before Ryan Naresh doubled the lead. Etonia Dogalau then struck twice in quick succession to put the result beyond doubt, while Kehinde Adejumo scored Nadroga’s lone goal.
Stratum/Fortech Rewa FC staged an impressive comeback to overcome IRA Group Navua FC 2-1 in their Group A clash. Walter Leoru gave Navua the lead in first-half injury time, but coach/player Ratu Tevita Waranivalu levelled matters early in the second spell before Kavaia Rawaqa netted the winner in the 60th minute.
The final match of the day produced late drama as hosts Extra Supermarket Labasa FC salvaged a 1-1 draw against Glamada Suva FC. Siotama Kubu put Suva ahead in the 24th minute and the visitors looked set for victory until injury time, when an own goal by Remeure Takiate handed Labasa a share of the points in front of their home supporters.
Fixtures for Saturday (Match Day 2)
• 12:00pm – Nasinu FC vs Manasa Exports Nadroga FC (Group B)
• 2:00pm – Stratum/Fortech Rewa FC vs Glamada Suva FC (Group A)
• 4:00pm – Roylux Realty Ba FC vs Khelvin Civil Engineering Lautoka FC (Group B)
• 6:00pm – IRA Group Navua FC vs Extra Supermarket Labasa FC (Group A)
