Fiji U23 footballers thrashes Tonga in Olympic qualifier

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The Vodafone National U23 Football team at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba. Picture: SUPPLIED

THE national Vodafone Under 23 Football team sailed through their Oceania Football Confederation Men’s Olympic Qualifier beating Tonga 4-1 today at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

After a scoreless first half, Fiji came firing in the second spell with a hat trick from midfielder Patrick Joseph and captain Savenaca Baledrokadroka.

Tonga managed a lone goal through striker Hermaloto Polovili.

Fiji will face Vanuatu next Saturday in their next match at Churchill Park.

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