Winger Nacanieli Labalaba scored four tries in the second half as Malolo thrashed a hapless Tailevu side 59-12 in the Skipper Cup clash at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka yesterday.
What Happened: Malolo scored the first try in the fourth minute to flanker Semisi Lomani which was converted by fullback Timoci Tavuto.
Tailevu drew level in the 31st minute from a try to centre Eparama Vulavou which was converted as they settled at 7-7.In the 33rd minute Malolo scored through team captain Veniona Vuki and onverted by Tavuto 14-7.
In the 36th minute second-five eighth Sailosi Taka scored the second try for Tailevu, which as not converted
Halftime: Malolo 14-12 Tailevu.
In the 42nd minute Malolo scored another try through halfback Joseva Kuricuva. This was followed by a try to Labalaba and later to Taniela Vatunicoko which was converted by Tavuto.Labalaba scored three tries in the 58th , 61st and 72nd minutes to seal their big win.
Big Play: Labalaba put on a man of the match performance.
Star Turn: Lock forward Tevita Ratuva played a commanding role for Malolo.
Comments:
Malolo coach Ratu Mosese Volavola;
“We staged a good comeback in the second half but I was disappointed with our performance in the first half. We play Nadroga in the next round and we have to improve our performnace.”
Tailevu coach Samisoni Bai;
“ I thank the boys because this a development team.Even though they lost, the boys played a good game. Malolo played a grand game, some poor decisions in defence proved costly for us.”
Edited by Osea Bola
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