Tough battles loom in Suva futsal tourney

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Team Pacifi c Customs is beaming with joy after their 4-0 win against Ernst Young last week in the Ovaltine Suva Business House Futsal Soccer League. Picture: SUPPLIED

THE second round of games in the Ovaltine Suva Business House Futsal Soccer League will get underway tonight at the National Hockey Centre in Suva.

With the next batch of 16 teams participating in their first respective pool matches. games co-ordinator Sidhanth Chand of Bula Events Group expects tough competition in the second round.

“Following the aggressiveness of the games last week, we wish to request all players to follow the rules and display true sportsmanship,” Chand said.

“The expectation from tonight’s games is that teams will play more competitive sport and cop less cards. As brand ambassadors of soccer, we hope teams will be out there to promote and create a better and safe networking field.

“Our message to all the teams that will be participating today is to enjoy the game of soccer leading up to their team and individual development. :All the very best to everyone that will be participating.”

Evergreen International has started the futsal campaign as tournament favourites following their 5-2 win against Action Fiji last week.

Pacific Customs also started on a positive note after their 4-0 win against Ernst and Young.

While the 16 teams from the first round take a break this week, Futsal followers are expected to witness yet another round of spectacular games from the next eight matches.

Round two fixtures at the National Hockey Centre turfs: Court 1: Ministry of Economy vs Carpenters Finance (Peel E), 8.30pm: U.B. Freight vs Motibhai Group (PE), 9pm: USP vs Holiday Inn (PF), 9.30pm: Erasito vs Ashabhai (PF), 10pm: FNPF vs JR White (PG), 10.30pm: Suva City Council vs Unit Trust (PG). Court 2: 10pm: ANZ vs China/Swire (PH), 10.30pm: LTA vs EFL (PH).

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