Joela dedicates award to team

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GOALKEEPER Joela Biuvanua dedicated his Player of the Match award to his teammates in the Stratum Construction Nadi football team.

Biuvanua played a key role in stopping the Ravindra's Transport Suva football onslaught in the opening match of the 2025 Battle of the Giants which ended in a nil-all stalemate at Subrail Park in Labasa.

Biuvanua said it was the team effort that allowed him to perform well.

"I want to thank the almighty God for his love and mercy and for giving me this lovely talent to showcase. Without this talent, I would not be able to win this award. It doesn't belong to me only but also to my team.

"I wasn't the only one that stopped the goals today, they helped clear the goal mouth and stop the team from scoring, it is a team effort," he said.

Satisfied with the draw, Biuvanua admitted that they will need to play better especially with Rewa next on the match sheet.

"I think we played well. We were expecting three points but we did not achieve it so one point is enough to kick off the tournament but I know the match against Rewa tomorrow (today) will be a tough game, but we will see tomorrow (today).