Suva keep Farebrother after hard-fought win

Suva have defeated Lautoka 19-16 in the final challenge match at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori today to ensure the Farebrother-Sullivan Cup remains in their trophy cabinet until next season.

The Capital City side were trailing 0-8 at half-time to bounce back with three tries, via Samu Bola, Vilitati Sokiveta and James Brown, to Lautoka's two for the win.

This is their third successive win in the challenge since they dethroned Nadroga 20-17 in the fourth challenge match at Lautoka's Chrchill Park last month.

Scoring Sequence:
12min - YELLOW CARD LAUTOKA, Taione Ratu, SUVA 0-0 LAUTOKA
19min - PEN GOAL LAUTOKA, Taniela Rawaqa (missed), Suva 0-0 LAUTOKA
25min - DROP GOAL LAUTOKA, Rawaqa - SUVA 0-3 LAUTOKA
28min - PEN GOAL LAUTOKA, Rawaqa (missed) - SUVA 0-3 LAUTOKA
36min - TRY LAUTOKA, Iliavi Satala, CONV, Rawaqa (missed) - SUVA 0-8 LAUTOKA
HALF-TIME
50min - TRY SUVA, Samu Bola, CONV Emosi Mulevoro - SUVA 7-8 LAUTOKA
55min - PEN GOAL LAUTOKA, Rawaqa - SUVA 7-11 LAUTOKA
73min - TRY SUVA, Vilitati Sokiveta, CONV missed - SUVA 12-11 LAUTOKA
83min - TRY SUVA, James Brown, CONV Kaminieli Neiqisa - SUVA 19-11 LAUTOKA
86min - TRY LAUTOKA, Yagavito Nasauvakarua, CONV missed - SUVA 19-16
FULL-TIME

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