Losing a pool match did not deter the HLB Mann Judd Suva futsal side from playing their best in their remaining matches.

The Whites lost to 4R Electrical, Gabby’s Investment, Rooster Chicken Ba Futsal, 2-1, in the pool rounds but came back stronger to book a spot in the finals.

They defeated Nadi, 4-2, in the semi-final and defeated Lautoka 6-2, in the final to defend their title.

Head coach Vivek Nadan said it was better to lose in the pools than in the elimination rounds.

“I’m really with what the boys have achieved especially after losing a pool match,” he said.

“They came through, rebounded well and delivered the results.”

He added that his side recovered and regrouped after that loss.

“Once we came to the finals we knew it was ours.

“Right now we are going to go back to our December break, our season starts in Janury and we are going toi come abck and focus on that.”

Meanwhile, Rewa won the women’s division after finishing on top of the points table.

Both the men’s and women’s champions teams won $1000 worth of shopping voucher from Extra Supermarket while the runner-ups won $500 voucher.

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