Pacific / Fiji

Sport: Fiji Olympic football team secure draw in Spain

12:19 pm on 21 January 2016

The Fiji Olympic football team have drawn 1-1 against Hercules FC in the second match on tour in Spain.

The hosts, who play in the third tier of Spanish football, took the lead in the 35th minute before Fiji captain Alvin Singh equalised with powerful header five minutes later.

Coach Frank Farina made several changes from their opening defeat against Levante, with Singh and Samuela Kautoga the only players to start both games.

The Fiji Olympic team drew 1-1 with Spanish side Hercules FC. Photo: Fiji FA Media

He told Fiji FA Media there were plenty of positives to come out of the match.

"We improved on yesterday in terms of possession of the ball. I thought we played some really good stuff there. The goal came against the run of play really - most probably a little mistake in there as well - but the general performance of the players was excellent, I was very happy".

Frank Farina says he will continue to rotate his squad for their next match against CF Cracks tomorrow morning.

Fiji Olympic football coach Frank Farina issues instructions at training. Photo: Fiji FA Media