Lautoka 1–2 Nasinu FC | Fijian National League | July 19, 2026

Nasinu FC claimed a dramatic 2–1 victory over a strong Lautoka side at Churchill Park, moving into the top three of the Fijian National League standings. The match swung decisively in the second half, with three goals arriving in a frenetic 15‑minute spell.

Match Flow

Lautoka started brightly and took the lead in the 17th minute. Winger Savenaca Waqa drifted inside from the right and unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner, giving the home crowd reason to celebrate. Nasinu struggled to impose themselves during the first half, often losing possession in midfield.

The visitors emerged with renewed energy after the break. In the 54th minute, a long ball forward caught the Lautoka defense off guard, and Joshua Kava equalized with a close-range finish. Just 11 minutes later, Nasinu completed the turnaround. A corner kick was only half-cleared, allowing defender Isoa Karawalevu to smash the ball into the roof of the net from eight yards.

Late Pressure

Lautoka pushed hard for an equalizer, throwing numbers forward in the final 20 minutes. Nasinu goalkeeper Jale Draunibaka made two key saves—first from a header by Meli Codro and then from a long-range drive by Samuela Kautoga. The victory was Nasinu’s third in their last four games.

What This Means

Nasinu’s win sees them leapfrog Lautoka in the table, now sitting in third place with a game in hand over the teams above. Lautoka, perennial contenders in Fiji, must regroup quickly after a second consecutive home defeat. The National League race remains wide open as the season approaches its midpoint.